#aspens
Autumn in the sierra nevadas is just spectacular. It happens much earlier than down in the foothills and the valley but it is so worth the time and travel to explore the beautiful groves of aspen trees. Early to mid October is peak season for these trees and this year, I went to some new places to explore. We had been to Lake Margaret over the summer and decided it would be fun to do the hike again in autumn to see the aspens. And while some spots were past peak and some would be peak in another week, it was so wonderful to get away from the road and see the aspens back in the forests. The trails were busy with chipmunks preparing for winter and birds flying around. The gentle wind rustles the aspen trees and makes the chilly morning all the more spectacular.
Post link
Aspens
Maroon Bells, Colorado, June 2018
I love Aspens!
© Michelle Gefre | Trail the Sun
*DO NOT REMOVE CREDIT*
Post link
Maroon Bells
Colorado, June 2018
Reported to be North America’s most photographed lake. These beautiful mountains were named the Maroon Bells after the Iron content they carry, giving them that maroon/red color. You have to take a bus to get to it and where the bus drops you off you can choose to stay at the first lake or do the 5 mile round trip hike to Little Crater Lake. This place was full of wildlife and beautiful aspen trees!
© Michelle Gefre | Trail the Sun
*DO NOT REMOVE CREDIT*
Post link
above the shrouded peaks
of Eagles Nest Wilderness
sonar ravens navigate
the frozen blue hollow
unseen on the icy currents
sending out depth signals
to no reply; address unknown-
return to sender
the silent winter aspens sleep
with eyes wide open
seeing all, revealing nothing-
every word frozen on their lips
frozen on mine too
still, the ravens call on and on-
return to sender
return to sender
Photo and poem by Amber Maitrejean
Post link
