For #MountainMonday here's a view of the unnamed peak "12782" (its elevation in feet on maps) and Mount Morgan from Gem Lake, at the upper end of the lovely Little Lakes Valley in California's Eastern Sierra. (vertical photo)
Big if, but if this trip marks the end of backpacking season, I’m satisfied. After setting up my tent at Upper Snow Lake, I couldn’t resist the steep climb up to Lake Viviane to get a glimpse of the Core Enchantments. Incredible! I had psyched myself up for this trip but it’s much better. Spending tomorrow in the core. So excited!
My whale artwork will be shown on CBS News Sunday Morning today (Aug. 13) after a segment about whales by Conor Knighton. I'll add the link to the segment online after it has aired.
For #MountainMonday, here's a photo that I made on my hike last week:
A twilight view across mountain chaparral, to Granite Mountain and Mason Valley (part of Anza Borrego Desert State Park) from the Pacific Crest Trail in the Laguna Mountains of San Diego County, California.
Maligne Lake Boat House Jasper National Park
Maligne Lake is known for its boat tours that take you to some pretty incredible views of the lake and the surrounding mountains.