You've probably all heard parts of this before - but here for Wednesdaywalk, I'm gonna say it again!
I live in the mountains, far away from civilization. So, if you are a city slicker, you might go a little stir crazy in the quiet. The cell reception is poor, you might lose electricity in a snowstorm, it takes 90 minutes to drive to the supermarket, and it currently costs $90 to fill up our car's gas tank.
So why do I live here?
Simply because I cannot imagine any other type of environment more beautiful, more serene, more pollution-free, and more conducive to peace.
If you come to visit me, I'm taking you here. That's just the way it is. And don't you worry - the scenery changes all the time! So just because you see these pictures here - don't think you'll know what you see when you visit!
In March - the wildflowers are out, the snow is melting (and filling the rivers and streams), and the mountains are a beautiful shade of green! In September, you will most likely see a completely different landscape. In January - it changes again! The mountains are constantly in a state of flux, so just come prepared to breathe clean fresh air, and leave the rest to Mother Nature! hehehe
This particular Wednesday walk post is in Lake Kaweah region. It's our local dam that can be filled with water and wildlife - or look like a rocky, barren canyon. But whatever is there is always interesting and beautiful in its own right!
This is the site when we are first walking in. You can seen the snow-covered peaks in the background, while you're standing in the valley. I absolutely LOVE this view, and love it even more when it's winter time and there is MORE snow on those peaks! Can you see those little patches of yellow flowers? You have to look close because we're a bit far away - but don't worry... I'm about to bring you closer to what they look like right in front of you!
Aren't they just beautiful? They are absolutely EVERYWHERE right now. Higher up the mountain you can see our state flower - the California golden poppy. Don't get those confused with the ones @shadowspub loves - those pretty red ones that she wears in honor of the veterans. Those are striking too! But these are a very beautiful mix of yellow that melts into a golden orange center. I'll be sure to find some shots of those soon! But for now - lets look a bit more at the Kaweah view!
This will be the trail that we will take to go further into the area. I just love the way this looks! Doesn't it look like you're about to walk into a fairy tale. Don't you just wonder what is over that little hill there? Well... come on, I'll show you!
Cool, right? @samsmith1971 really loved this tree line here. She thought it seemed almost like a smoky illusion! hehehe See how the trees are all wispy and almost dream-like? The REALLY cool thing to notice is - when the dam is full? We can only see the TOPS of these trees! All of this land here that is filled in with tall grass and flowers - TOTALLY covered with water.
But ... take a look at this! When the wind blew - you could see the grass mimicking the water that will eventually be flowing over it again. Take a look at the grass in the back - doesn't it look like waves??? 😊
Next - You can just take a look at the beauty. My beautiful children - @bbqgriffinwings playing his guitar, reclined in a tree. My silliest girl ever @quirky.countess (sorry the quality is so poor - she did a SLEW of poses that were HYSTERICAL - but she was far across the way, perched on a rock! hehe) then... the rushing river, followed by purple flowers, purple flowers and a purple tree! I LOVE purple in nature!!! hehehe
and then we will finish off with that same picture from above that we started with... but I love when you can get the things in the foreground in focus - with the blurry focus in the background. heheheh something about that makes it looks so soft and magical!
Hope you enjoyed this trip with me on Wednesdaywalk!!!
#Wednesdaywalk community is an awesome community by @tattoodjay where he invites us each week to come share our world with him and others! He is also joined by @elizacheng and her Make Me Smile initiative! If you haven't shared a post here with everyone, set aside next Wednesday to try it!! You'll love it!!
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