The
headwaters of the
Afternoon
thunderstorms are a frequent feature of the
Lisa and I
did some hiking on the Weminuche and Squaw Creek
trails. The pictures below were taken on a hike up to the bridge over Weminuch creek, which is about 2 miles up the trail.
This is a
Columbine growning along the trail.
The creek
near the bridge is a jumble of boulders covered in moss, dead trees, and
flowers.
One morning
en route to a store to pick up some supplies I drove up a forest road above the
campground. The high meadows on the plateaus offer views of distant peaks.
One evening
Lisa and I drove up above the reservoir to check out the river crossing at the
Ute Creek trailhead. This is a view of that area from the road.
Another
day, Lisa and I hiked a few miles up the Squaw Creek trail. It follows the
creek for a while, then climbs above the creek bed through some aspen groves,
and opens up into a lovely meadow. The pictures below were taken on that hike.
I think they illustrate the point that the best scenery is found in the
backcountry and can only be reached on foot.
The colors of
the flowers in the high meadows are incredible. Often flowers of shades of
blue, yellow, and white are found together.
About all I
can add is that the limited ability of the camera to capture scenes of great
color and dynamic range means that the scenes are far more beautiful in person
than they are on the screen. And the pictures don’t capture at all the cool,
crisp air.
I am not a
church-going person – but the mountains are my cathedrals.
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