This is a good time to be in Mammoth Lakes which has been experiencing clear skies and warm days making for great fall color spotting in the Eastern Sierra. The Lakes Basin is at peak with color spotters making novenas to the Twin Lakes, Lakes Mary, Mamie, George, Horseshoe and the Twin Falls Overlook.
Angie Plaisted was there yesterday and photographed a copse of trees at Lake Mamie, and later, the forest chapel, an outdoor location where weddings often occur. It occurs to me that the copse of trees ought to be called the forest chapel, as they have spiritual beauty.
In the autumn light, willows and aspen near Lakes Basin shores glow as if lit by clerestory windows.
Average temperatures are predicted to decline steadily this week, though skies are expected to remain clear. This means that while the Lakes Basin will move past peak in coming days, areas near Mammoth Lakes (Convict Lake, June Lake, Parker Lake) should be beautiful.
Brothers and sisters, yes, it’s time to visit the chapel of fall color … Mammoth Lakes.
- Mammoth Lakes Basin (8,996′) – PEAK (75-100%) GO NOW!
gorgeous photos!!