Yosemite and More

Took a trip to Northern California, where I was born and raised. spent a little time on the McCloud River mostly near Upper Falls and Lakin Dam.  Lower and Middle Falls just had too many people. In late spring and summer the vegetation along the river takes over, Especially the Indian Rhubarb. Which if you're careful you can eat part of. The Number of wild flowers still in bloom surprised me. Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph. Dave  

Recently took a trip to the area around Mt. Shasta and thought I'd share a few images. I got to Castle Craigs State Park a little later in the afternoon so I didn't have time to take the strenuous hike into the Craigs themselves ; }, but busied myself with a couple of shorter hikes. This guy was pretty patient, If it hadn't flitted around in front of me I probably wouldn't have seen it. Note it's size compared to pine needles. Running through the Park is Flume Creek, never really thought about the name, even though I lived in the area for years, until I saw this. One of the prettiest hikes I took was along Cabin Creek, south of McCloud. I, of course, had to hike the McCloud River Trail. My brother and I went on a road trip that took us around the back side of Mt.Shasta on Military Pass Road. Along the way I took a few photos in Shasta Valley. This is a view that not too many people will see, the road is pretty rugged  but my brother and his truck navigated it well. ...