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Robert's adventures in the Northern Sierra Nevada - California
Robert:
For me it has been too long since I've been able to visit the mountains. A month, or maybe more. :(
Today was a good day as I finally had a few hours to hike. Also, the vacation season is over and school is in session so the mountains are relatively empty of crowds - a good thing for someone like me who dislikes and avoids crowds - and cities and a few other things like that.
I was hoping to gain elevation as quickly as possible. Grouse Lake trail seemed a good bet. The high peaks are just a few miles away. It is also a steep hike!
Down in the flats there were still a few Aster occidentalis in bloom. One I also like in the garden down at the farm, where it is still blooming too. Very sweet! :)
A view to the northwest as I make the accent.
Another view on the way up the mountain.
A view as I still work my way up the mountain.
Robert:
I only had an hour in each direction. 6,900 ft. to 8,100 ft. and Grouse Lake in an hour!
Grouse Lake and now to look around -sadly with a limited amount of time.
Some very sweet little Gentiana newberryi. Growable for me down at the farm.
Aster alpigenus var. andersonii. I guess that I like our native plants as this is still another growing and doing well down at the farm.
The wind was blooming like crazy! I did get this photograph of Phyllodoce breweri in bloom. Kind'a blurry! :P I guess that it forgot that it was September.
Robert:
Driving down the road there are many Epilobium canum in bloom.
Some are much better than others. This one is quit good. An old friend - growing at the farm with all its other Epolobium friends.
For me a good day. :)
Robert:
The wind must be crazy if it's blooming. Maybe it will settled down and blow. :-[ Whao am I tired! Not the hike - harvest season!
jandals:
What are you bringing in Robert ?
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