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.

Granite cliffs call to me. Do I see some faces there?

The south fork of the American River in Strawberry, Ca.

This Dodge truck just fits in this space

The Sierras in the distance have been dusted with snow.

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.

Just Fishin’

On the lookout for picnic baskets, Bo0 Boo!

Imagine Relaxing with a Good Book

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.

Caples Lake located in the Carson Pass
Many Sacramento photographers recently posted a cabin in the woods.

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