I was happy to squeeze in a couple nights up near Carson Pass before the end of summer. Tropical moisture up from somewhere brought rollicking afternoon thunderstorms, the biggest hail I've ever experienced (from the car), glorious sunsets, and gratitude that my old REI tent fly still repels water. Where a wet winter's snow retreats from the higher spots, it's barely spring, with shorter cooler days not far behind.
Lupines and paintbrush on the trail up to Lake Winnemucca, with Round Top in the background...
Elephant's head...
Fireweed lines the west shore of Round Top Lake...
Marsh marigold is often the first plant to get its toes wet when a snowfield retreats...
A lily near Woods Lake...
Sierra Nevada elements in black and white...
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