Hope Valley Autumn

Posted on Categories California Sierras, Day Trips around Sacramento, History, Nature, Photography, Seasons

 

Two hours from Sacramento is Hope Valley. For this Tuesday my friend Anne and I head out to find some Autumn color. My Dad passed away 5 weeks ago, and it is time to look outward.

Traveling on Route 50 we stop in Strawberry. This unincorporated town was a stop for the Pony Express in the 1850’s. Strawberry Lodge was my introduction to snow in California. When my kids were little we came here to go sledding.

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Granite cliffs call to me. Do I see some faces there?
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The south fork of the American River in Strawberry, Ca.
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This Dodge truck just fits in this space
Open Door
Grab a wheel
Rust and Peeling Paint Picture
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The Sierras in the distance have been dusted with snow.
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Back on Route 50 we will turn south before Lake Tahoe

We stop for lunch at Sorensen’s Resort in Hope Valley. Great lunch. Cabins, pond, fire pit, rustic charm, and topiary make for fun picture exploring. This is just how I like to spend time out photographing with my friend.

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Just Fishin’
Reflections of Autumn
Imagine brisk air and a cozy fire
Floating Leaf
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On the lookout for picnic baskets, Bo0 Boo!
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Imagine Relaxing with a Good Book
Thistle Monochromatic
Backlit Aspen Leaves
Shadow and Shallow Depth of Field
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After a summer it is great to see Aspen color

Rain fell in the Sacramento Valley during the weekend leaving a dusting of snow along the Carson Pass at an elevation of 7800 feet.

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Caples Lake located in the Carson Pass

Many Sacramento photographers recently posted a cabin in the woods.

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Cabin in the Woods

 

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Goodbye Hope Valley. Glad to spend time wandering around just looking for beauty in nature.

 

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