Lake Aloha and the Crystal Range
Taken from near Mosquito Pass in Desolation Wilderness, CA
Clouds reflecting in Lake Aloha
Taken in August of 2017 from near Mosquito Pass. It was a hazy day due to fires and also some scattered showers, but the reflection on Lake Aloha was amazing. I can't remember the last time I saw it that full in August.
Sunset at Clyde Lake
Located in Desolation Wilderness, Clyde Lake sits at the beginning of Rockbound Valley. It's also the headwaters of the Rubicon River.
Heather Lake and the Crystal Range
In Desolation Wilderness
Susie Lake and the Crystal Range
In Desolation Wilderness
Waterfall in Half Moon Cirque
Located in Desolation Wilderness near Half Moon and Alta Morris Lake is this gorgeous seasonal waterfall and creek.
A gorgeous meadow behind Alta Morris Lake
In Desolation Wilderness
Alta Morris Lake at sunrise
In Desolation Wilderness
Campsite at Alta Morris Lake
Alta Morris Lake at sunset
In Desolation Wilderness
Looking down on downtown Bodie, or what's left of it
Taken from the small hill right near the main parking lot for the park.
Remnants of an old mining elevator
In Bodie, CA
Union and Main, Bodie, CA
Most of the buildings have burned or fallen down since this town's heyday in the late 1800's. But I love how this perspective creates an image in my mind of what it once was.
Bodie Bank
This is all that's left of Bodie Bank after a fire destroyed it in 1932. Despite Bodie's rowdy reputation, this bank was never robbed.
Looking out on what was once downtown Bodie, CA
The school house and the rest of downtown Bodie, CA
Looking down on the junction of Green Street and Main Street in Bodie, CA
This was once the main downtown area of Bodie, CA. What you see here is all that is left standing today. Such a cool place to take a step back in time.
Main Street, Bodie, California
What's left standing along Main Street in Bodie, CA
Once a bustling mining town of 8k-10k people during it's boom period is now nothing but an old ghost town. The hotel and saloon in this picture used to be quite the place to tie one on during the late 1800's.
Deschambeau Hotel and Post Office next to the I.O.O.F. Hall
In Bodie, CA
Old truck and a gas station in Bodie, CA
One of the many old buildings still intact in Bodie, CA
Walking through the old streets of Bodie was such an interesting experience. Many buildings like this one are preserved and looking in the window is like looking back in time.
The Methodist Church in Bodie, CA
A stormy summer day at the 3rd Big Pine Lake
Located in the John Muir Wilderness
Looking acros Summit Lake at the Palisades
From left to right the peaks in the Palisades seen here are, Mt. Gayley, Mt. Sill, and North Palisade. The top of the Palisade Glacier can be seen below Mt. Sill and the North Palisade.
Summit Lake and the Palisade Crest
Looking at the Palisades from near Summit Lake
Taken along the Big Pine Creek Lakes Loop in the John Muir Wilderness.
The Palisade Crest
From near Summit Lake
Ryan soaking up the Palisade Crest
Fifth Lake during a morning rain shower
Black Lake
Taken on a tour of the Big Pine Lakes
First Lake, Second Lake, Temple Crag and the Palisades
Taken from the hike to Black Lake on the Big Pine Creek Lakes Loop.
The Palisade Glacier and the North Palisade
Pretty impressive for the largest glacier remaining in the Sierra Nevadas.
Thunderbolt Peak, Mt. Winchell, and Mt. Aggasiz
Taken from just above the Palisade Glacier
Palisade Glacier on a cloudy afternoon
With Mt. Sill and the Palisades rising up behind it.
Palisade Glacier and the Palisade Crest- Panorama
First Lake, Second Lake and the rest of the Big Pine Creek Drainage
Taken while ascending to the Palisade Glacier from our camp between First and Second Lake
Looking down on Sam Mack Meadow
Taken along the hike to the Palisade Glacier. Sam Mack Meadow is one of the prettiest little meadows I've seen in the Sierras, made even more beautiful by the glacial stream running through the middle
Me soaking up the scenery in Sam Mack Meadow
Looking downstream in Sam Mack Meadow
Strolling through Sam Mack Meadow
The Palisade Crest reflecting in a pond in Sam Mack Meadow
Reflections in Sam Mack Meadow (Vertical)
Taken on the hike up to the Palisade Glacier
Sam Mack Meadow
As seen from the trail to the Palisade Glacier up the North Fork of Big Pine Creek, CA. This picture is taken right when you crest the ridge into the meadow.
Pure Joy
My friend Ryan, entering Sam Mack Meadown on the hike up to the Palisade Glacier.
A stream along the way to the Palisade Glacier
Two Eagles Peak
As seen from a meadow on the way up to the Palisade Glacier