Nature
Canoeing with Nancy
I loved the company, the meandering pace, the reflections, the swirls of plant life under water, even the texture of the algae.
Poem by Diane Ackerman: School Prayer
In the name of the daybreak
and the eyelids of morning
and the wayfaring moon
and the night when it departs…
Photos from Jasper
We loved our time here, and it was bittersweet because this awesome trip was starting to wind to a close.
Amazing Rainbow in Jasper
We saw this amazing this amazing rainbow in Jasper, arguably either a double or a quad, because the lower one had repeating rainbows in it, which I had never seen before…
In Lassen Volcanic National Park
We loved Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. Not very heavily visited, it is a hidden jewel of a park and we are very glad we chose to include it on our tour.
The High Sierra Trail to Eagle’s View
The High Sierra Trail is a wonderful trail. I don’t know why more people don’t do it here in Sequoia National Park, because it is outstanding. But we had it to ourselves.
Crystal Cave
We enjoyed a tour of Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park. It is different than the caves we have back east since this one is carved out of marble.
In Kings Canyon National Park
We enjoyed Kings Canyon National Park. It is the deepest canyon in America (far deeper than the Grand Canyon) and it is made out of granite and marble instead of softly erodible rock.
Back to Yosemite: This Time the Valley
The valley is more populated than other areas of Yosemite, but for good reason. The towering cliffs jutting up from the flat meadows are stunning.
Fern Canyon
We enjoyed walking up Fern Canyon in Redwoods National Park where the Jurassic movie was filmed.
The View from Glacier Point in Yosemite
What could be more patriotic than the view from Glacier Point of Yosemite?
Driving Through Utah and Nevada Into California
Here are the photos we took throughout Utah as we left I– 70 and took 121 up to I –80, and then through Nevada and into California along I –80…
Photos Driving Through Colorado
Here are the views we delighted in as we drove through Colorado on I-70. We took the longer route through the mountains instead of around them and we were so glad we did!
Happy Earth Day
I took a lovely walk this morning and mused that the choosers of a day to celebrate Earth Day were really spot on in selecting this time of year to concentrate on the blessings of our natural wonders.
Photos from a Rugged Hike to a Waterfall
The weather today was the best we’ve had. Our youngest daughter and I enjoyed this hike to this waterfall in Redding, Connecticut, even though the way was not easy. Here are my photos from the day. We delighted in frogs, skunk cabbage, and vibrant moss. Once at the waterfall, we took the time to sketch it.