Signs of Autumn

For more watery sights head on over to Watery Wednesday, hosted for us by 2sweetnsaxy.

Sonora Pass Country

Too often Hubby and I have zipped over the Sonora Pass on California route 108.  We knew this beautiful area deserved more of our attention but we hadn't gotten around to exploring.  Last month we tried to rectify our error and spent three nights camping near Kennedy Meadows.

 This is the gateway for hikers into the Emigrant Wilderness and a haven for those who enjoy fishing and majestic scenery.  For those who chose not to camp, the resort offers cabins and a restaurant.  You must plan ahead, though, as the resort already has reservations for most of next summer!

 Our visit in early autumn found the Stanislaus River running low.  It was obvious, though, that at other times there is a lot of water.

 The meadow grasses had turned brown.  We hope to go back in the spring to see it clothed in green.

 Fishermen were taking advantage of the last few weeks of fishing season.

As the day comes to an end the rock formations are highlighted by the setting sun.

See other worlds at That's My World Tuesday, hosted for us by Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and Sylvia.

Reflections of the Past

Look closely and you can see a glimpse of an old classroom beyond the reflections.

 A clock, chart and blackboard are mounted on the wall.

 A model of mining machinery

A globe, now missing its land and seas and farther back books on the desks.

Reflected in the glass are the buildings of Bodie in a state of arrested decay.  Want to know more about Bodie?  Click here.

Weekend Reflections is hosted by James at Newtown Area Photo

Mid-morning Moon

Walking through the campground I looked up and saw this gibbous moon, framed by several trees.

See more views of skies around the world at SkyWatch Friday, hosted for us by Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and Sylvia.



Wet Dog

Jingles enjoyed a romp in Skelton Lake

Find more watery sites at Watery Wednesday, hosted for us by 2sweetnsaxy.

Duck Pass Hike

While in Mammoth Lakes I hiked with friends up towards Duck Pass.

The hike begins above Lake Mary and follows along a pleasant stream.

 It goes past Arrow Lake and then Skelton Lake.

 At Barney Lake we stopped for lunch.  We looked at the pass.  No one was enthusiastic about going over the pass to Duck Lake.

 I propped my camera on a rock for a group photo.  It was an odd angle and I tripped running to get into the shot.  I made it on the second try.  I'm the one on the left.

 Back at the trailhead we explored what remained of the Mammoth Consolidated Mine.

This hike starts here, at the trailhead parking at the far end of the Lake Mary Campground.

You can find more world views at My World Tuesday, hosted for us by Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and Sylvia.

Wet Shadow

I hiked with friends up towards Duck Pass in the Mammoth Lakes area.  As usual I was on the lookout for shadows.  I found this one at Skelton Lake.
Where is this?  The link will bring up a map.

There are more shadows to be found at the Shadow Shot Sunday meme, hosted for us by Tracey in Brisbane.