Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Audubon Kern River Preserve - 12th Annual Hummingbird Celebration - 8/7/10
I went to the Kern River Preserve on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 for the 12th Annual Hummingbird Celebration. It was a nice warm morning, and the hummingbirds were out on the feeders, despite the crowds of people around. I hadn't seen so many hummingbirds in one spot. It was really nice to see Alison again...she shared her wealth of knowledge about id'ing the birds (but I think I need some more lessons. Looking back at my pics, I can't tell one from another - lol - sorry Ali!) I only stayed for a few hours, but I would like to go back one day soon to get some more pics...my battery died pretty quickly on me. Teaches me not to charge it the night before! Bad me!
I posted a few pics below. Enjoy!
Til next time, happy trails!
Sunday, August 01, 2010
Rock Creek - Sierra Rein Orchid
these were mostly past their prime, but I found a few nice ones left
Rock Creek - Ranger's Buttons
This flower had 2 visitors...a Yellow Jacket and a Bumblebee - of course, when the Yellow Jacket realized he had company, he promptly flew away - lol.
Alabama Hills - Mobius Arch
Mt Whitney framed by the famous Mobius Arch - had a lovely blue sky this morning.
Alabama Hills - 7/31/10
I just love this area.. .the reddish brown rocks of the Alabama Hills with the steel grey of the Eastern Sierras in the background. The only thing missing from this pic is some white fluffy clouds in the sky :)
Friday, July 30, 2010
Little Lakes Valley...again!
I am definitely planning on going back to Little Lakes Valley tomorrow, bright (or dark!) and early. This time, I am coming armed with sunblock and bug repellent!!!! (2 bottles of it! LOL!). Let's just hope that I wake up in the morning with no aches and pains and no headache :)
I MIGHT be going to the Grand Canyon next weekend. My bro wants to go. We'll see if it actually happens. It will be awesome if it does! I haven't been to the Grand Canyon in years!
I MIGHT be going to the Grand Canyon next weekend. My bro wants to go. We'll see if it actually happens. It will be awesome if it does! I haven't been to the Grand Canyon in years!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Little Lakes Valley Trail - Eastern Sierras - 7/15/10
This is undoubtedly one of my absolute favorite places to hike...EVER! I simply love it here. And I think anyone could see why.
Little Lakes Valley
The view from the top of the hill is breathtaking. I sat here for about 10 minutes, just enjoying the view and breathing in the pine-scented air. The sounds of thunder were in the distance, and the storm clouds kept getting closer. The hike to the top of the hill was a little bit of a huff-n-puff (the trailhead starts out at over 10,000 feet), and was mosquito-filled (and I had left the repellant at camp). But, luckily, there were few to no mosquitos where I was sitting on the rocks. The picture is pretty, but you have to see it in person to really see for yourself.
Little Lakes Valley Trail
The trail goes on and on, but I had to turn back. It was getting late and the storm clouds were getting darker and darker...and the thunder, closer and closer.
Little Lakes Valley - Alpine Shooting Star
I got my pants all wet trying to take pics of these - lol (as well as dozens of mosquito bites - if you come here, be sure to bring insect repellant!)
Little Lakes Valley - Penstemon
A type of Penstemon, I believe. Not sure which type (there are so many!)
Little Lakes Valley - unknown flower (2)
Looks a lot like Evening Snow, but according to a website, Evening Snow grows beltween 0 and 5000 feet. These were found at over 10,000 feet.
Little Lakes Valley - Mountain Pride Penstemon
A lot of these flowers were blooming on the Little Lakes Valley trail, as well as on the Rainbow Falls trail in Devil's Postpile National Monument.
Rock Creek - Kelley's Lily
I LOVE these flowers. There were many of them blooming along the roadside up at Rock Creek in the Eastern SIerras.
Mammoth Lakes - Minarets
A nice view of the Minarets from the road down to Devil's Postpile National Monument.
Devil's Postpile National Monument - Alpine Shooting Stars
Almost as soon as I set out on the trail to Devil's Postpile, I was greeted by a meadow full of Alpine Shooting Stars.
Devil's Postpile National Monument
Devil's Postpile National Monument is a formation of columnar basalt, which is a type of volcanic rock. Formations like this occur all over the world, including Ireland, Scotland, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia, as well as other places in the US, such as Yellowstone National Park and Devil's Tower National Monument in Wyoming.
Devil's Postpile National Monument - Mule Deer
This mule deer was munching on the grass in the meadow in the evening. She didn't seem to be too bothered by me snapping pics of her.
Devil's Postpile National Monument - Ranger Station
The Ranger Station at Devil's Postpile National Monument. You can buy souvenirs here (I got some magnets and a keychain...and, of course, postcards).
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