Great Basin National Park

Great Basin National Park is located in the eastern part of Nevada, but the 

Great Basin ranges from the Easter Sierra to Utah's Wasatch Mountains. It has 

valleys, several mountain ranges and very few rivers. Much of it high desert. 

The Park ranges from 6,825 feet to 13,065 feet. That ranges gives you a 

variety of scenery and photographic opportunities.

When I first got to the visitors center I asked if there were any Aspens in bloom

since none were visible from the center. The ranger said it was the best year in 

many years. He was right, I timed it just right. One of the problems was the

road was very narrow and limited where you could stop.

One of the main attractions in the park are the Bristlecone Pines, some of the oldest

living things on earth.

This is where you start....

Then you climb....

Turn a corner....

Just keep going, notice the elevation sign.

I got there at the peak of color, usually you will see areas that are past peak or

not yet at peak. I didn't see much of that though this one tree caught my eye.

Aspens often grow is odd shapes.

These are some of the straightest I've ever seen.

You have to hike up to the Bristlecones, but it's well worth the trek.

I am glad I brought water.

Even if part of a Bristlecone dies, another portion continues on.

Hard to find a tree with more character.

Don't forget to look around, it is mountain country after all.

 One last look on the way out.

Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph

Dave