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It’s that time in the Eastern Sierra when peak fall color shifts from up the canyons to the June Lake Loop. As David Sharp found, yesterday, June is busting out all over. June Lake Loop (7,654′) – Peak (75 – 100%), GO NOW!

Mammoth Lakes color spotter Angie Plaisted writes, “The Lakes Basin never disappoints.” Even with little color left, wind-swept grasses and sunburned snow invite the heart to yearn to be there. Mammoth Lakes Basin (8,996′) – Past Peak, You Missed It.

The Owens River, famous for fly fishing, is near peak and should remain good for two more weeks, Bishop-area color spotter Gary Young reports. He notes that, “The many artesians located on the river are pristine this time of year.” Owens River (4,000′) – Near Peak (50 – 75%) Go Now.

The Sweetwater Mountains in northeast Mono County are special. KFBK-AM’s outdoor host Bob Simms says, “Hidden colors are everywhere, if you have the resources to find them.” On a recent trip across the Sierra, he explored, fished and otherwise sent back colorful images of the outdoors from that grand corner of California. Sweetwater Mountains (11,673′)…

Crowley Lake is home to Mono County’s working class. Well used and worn vehicles are parked on its streets … streets that are home to folk who work for land agencies, the county, in local tourism services or who retired there. There’s not much ornamental about Crowley. It has a lived-in, down-to-business vibe that working…

It’s mid October, yet June has arrived. Mammoth Lake’s Angie Plaisted drove the June Lake Loop yesterday, and sends evidence of Near Peak to Peak color. Forecasters are predicting partly cloudy skies through Saturday. That means, color should continue to develop making this the week to see the June Lake Loop at Peak! June Lake…

When an Instagram influencer (@anu_eternalsunshine) called Mammoth Lakes color spotter Sarah Wallock and asked to see the best local fall color, Sarah was all in. She didn’t have to go far to find it. Sarah drove north from Mammoth Lakes to the June Lake Loop where they toured CA-158 and toasted romance and autumn with…

McGee Creek Canyon delivered as advertised here. Declared California Fall Color Hike of the Week, it was at peak this weekend, though Angie Plaisted worries that with snow falling Sunday night and Monday, as well as several days this week, will it last? Certainly, it will be gorgeous when the clouds break, immediately after it…

The best gold to find in California, these autumn days, is to head toward the trees. Gary Young and his lady found it on a Saturday walk, east of Bishop along Warm Springs Rd near the Owens River where oak and cottonwood are laden with gold. Bishop (4,150′) – Patchy (10 – 50%)

Technically, the June Lake Loop was Patchy when Mark Harding first photographed it, this past week. However, his images establish why visiting a location before it peaks is still a good idea. As, they present a tapestry of varied textures and tones. The image chosen to lead this report is the earliest of those he…