Lara Kaylor of Mammoth Lakes reports the color this past weekend was ridiculously good. Proof is evident from these great shots taken in Mono County (Eastern Sierra) by Lara, Steve Wolfe and Susan Holt at Mammoth Creek, McGee Creek, Lundy Canyon, June Lake Loop and Conway Summit.
Though (Say it isn’t so!), Lara warns of strong winds expected tomorrow. Now, that doesn’t mean fall is over when it blows. Trees that haven’t yet turned will keep their leaves and will turn thereafter. Also, the autumn forest has it’s own beauty, with golden, auburn, orange, red and green confetti littering its floor.
So, if you’re in the area, get to these areas today, to assure you see what Lara and Susan captured.
GO NOW! Full Peak (75 – 100%) – Eastern Sierra (above 7,000′) – This could be the last call to say Go Now at this elevation. Steve Wolfe comments, ” It’s been a “different” autumn here in the Eastern Sierra than last year. As, the aspen have a wide variety of color at even this late date. Whereas, last year was more ‘uniform.’ The wide variety of colors is certainly eye-catching.”
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headed up Friday morning for Mammoth & June Lake. Hoping there is still something left to shoot!! dang.
I tune into this site every year for excellent color reports, so I thank you excessively for posting them.
We haven’t heard anything negative from Mammoth/June, other than that wind is expected, today. I’ll post updates on the blog and the new fall color map, as soon as I can get to them (usually within minutes). Hope you find it still beautiful. Good luck and great color spotting.