Trip Update

June 19th, 2008

Just a quick note to let you know I made it out to Sequoia National Park safe and sound.  I apologize for not writing sooner but WiFi access in the mountains (6800ft) is extremely limited.  As I slowly wrap up my trip out west, I wanted to share with you my Top 10 Sights of Sequoia National Park.  In no particular order…

  • Sunset atop Moro Rock - stunning panoramic views of the Great Western Divide and beyond.
  • Black Bear and Cub in Halstead Meadow - proof the restoration of this beautiful place is going well.
  • Golden Trout in Heather Lake - alpine lake surrounded by snowcaps & stocked with trout - ’nuff said.
  • Golden Hour in Crescent Meadow - how dense is the foliage in a meadow?  Deep as deer are tall.
  • Late Afternoon in Round Meadow - giant Sequoias lit by warm late afternoon sunlight - spectacular!
  • Rattlesnake at Horseshoe Bend - technically it’s along road to Kings Canton but what a striking pose.
  • Wildflowers Everywhere - yes, everywhere - high and low, in every color and size.
  • Tokopah Falls Trail - amazing trail built by an equally amazing team of individuals.
  • Marmot Taste Test - capturing one licking the salt off my tripod legs?  Priceless.
  • Little Baldy view of Tablelands - just try to count the mountaintops - I dare you!

Well, that’s all for now.  I’ve got just two days left in this beautiful place before I make the long trek home.

Expect posting to return to its normal schedule sometime after June 26th.  See ya!