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In Search of Color---too late.
Having traveled from all over the United States, the Eastern Sierra Nevada, Owens Valley and surrounding area are our favorites places. So off we
went to find some color, and who knows what else.
On the way to Bishop, we stopped and drove up to the Bristlecone Pines to see if they were still there---as the oldest living things in the world,
they make me feel young.
And we never tire of seeing the wonderful views of the Sierra Nevada at eye level----
The snowy tops were not a good sign for our search for color.
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So off to some lakes and streams in the Bishop area---
Opps---seems the cold has already hit
Even Tom kept searching for color
Hey, there is a great stand of Aspens! 
and the looks we got when we told the fur children that the stream was too cold for swimming.
OH well, there were logs to walk on
and bigs sticks to find and the heater in the truck for drying off.
And more signs of winter
But since it was Veterans Day, it seemed appropriate that there still was color in the veterans part of the local cemetary.
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We were on our way for a very quick visit with my mother-in-law in Grass Valley, but decided to take a little longer way to get there.
Back to Big Pine and a 75 mile great dirt road into Death Valley---does have some paved sections.
And more views of our favorite Sierra Nevadas
But we knew we were in the desert----
Thought about checking this out, but maybe next time
Saw one car before we arrived at the Ubehebe Crater
Didn't stop at Scotty's Castle this time----been there a few times, but will go again. We were off to Tonopah
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Beautiful photos, Diane. And, for me a bit of nostalgia. In the late 70's through the mid-90's we shared a cabin with a couple of friends located on a
meadow in South Lake Tahoe far enough away from Highway 50, that you could neither see it or hear it. we used to zip up 395 to the Kingsbury Grade
regularly. I can still recall when Bill Harrah had a casino but no hotel.
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On the way to Tonopah we went through the old mining town of Goldfield---
Had to check out the local cemetery
But the most interesting thing was a local junk yard with a wonderful junk artist----
Maybe a bit of over kill, but it did not seem that way
Saw lots of side roads that we need to investigate---soon.
Tonopah
Once in Tonopah, we found a decent inexpensive motel---but could not quit thinking about Stephen King.
Clowns everywhere
Quite a collection--and this is only part of it
Loved this big guy
We think he arrived there in this car that is still in the parking lot
And somehow, it seem appropriate that this was next door.
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Ah. Now on 95. What no photos of any of the Special Hospitality Ranches?
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The small museum in Tonopah and the self-guided old mine tour is well worth it.
The usual old equipment
But then there were strange creatures coming out of the mine shafts.
We met someone who told us we should take a back road up to highway 50----about 135 miles and much of it gravel, but it goes through the semi-ghost
town of Belmont----
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Belmont was an interesting place and since it is off season, no tourists. There are some new nice homes there, and some of the old ones are being
restored---good place to visit.
Decided to try almost black and white, but not quite---still thinking about it.
The old court house to be restored
and for those who do not behave
And since a cold front was coming, we were glad they had the ability to clear the roads.
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Great photos as usual. Next time I see you I need to get some photography lessons.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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We love the wide open spaces and the gravel road was made to order.
She wondered who those outsiders were.
Without a good map, we made a couple of wrong choices and ended up on Highway 50 further east than intended---and unlike many, we love that drive
across Highway fifty. Spent the night in Fallon and then
John had never seen Pyramid Lake, so that is always a good reason to drive a direction.
Now we have proof that John saw Pyramid Lake---it really is a beauty and worth spending more time in that area.
Meant another gravel road to head into California---only knew we had crossed the state line when the gravel changed to pavement----
And around the Susanville area, Tom found his very favorite stuff in the whole world.
to be continued---Not done yet???? yikes
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We actually did a big circle and ended up spending the night in Reno---but since we were still in search of color, we backtracked the next day to the
northern beginning on Highway 49---always love that drive.
Ah ha---one branch still in color
The next day we took John's 91 year old mother for a drive---big circle up to the Malakoff diggings off Highway 49 and back to Nevada City on a dirt
road----could not hike around the diggings, but did enjoy the ghost town
Restored and busy in the summer----closed now, so had to take a few pix through the glass
Note that the one tree still had a little color.
Last leg coming up in next post
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Awe-inspiring scenery, Diane. Who says there nothing worth seeing in the USA.
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When we left Grass Valley, we wanted to go through Markleeville (sp?) but it had snowed while we were in Grass Valley---not much, but just enough to
close the passes. Dang--over 80 to 395 it was.
Only one last side trip---took a back dirt road over Conway Summit---a beautiful place we have been before, and next year we will get there for the
color!
Why the color was gone
But it gave a little different view of Mono Lake
So much nicer than being down on 395.
And if comes out on the Virginia Lakes Road---always a pretty place.
Well, that was the last of the search for color----too late in the year, but still a great trip. While we can no longer backpack like we used to, the
Sierra Nevada will always remain our favorite place.
I intended to take more pix on the way home, but I took a nasty spill and injured my shoulder----so, that's all folks
Diane, John, Tom and Maggie
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Looks like you have a wonderful journey, Diane. Thanks for taking us with you.
There are so many interesting photos - but those Bristle Cone Pines you began with really spoke to my heart. It's been awhile since I've been up
there but seeing them again I was right there with ya (altitude sickness and all - grin). Also especially like that first b&w in the ghost town.
These road trips are getting to be fun.
nena
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Thanks folks, glad you enjoyed the trip---
Nena, John took a number of the pix----glad he is once again shooting pix.
Diane
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Have done some traveling in my days and find California with its major diversity, one of the neatest places I have been.
Can't say it's the greatest, since I haven't been everywhere, but it has to be way up there.
The Sierras, the Coast from north to south, the Wine country, the 49er country, San Francisco, a world class city, the coast and Sierra redwoods,
Yosemite and other national parks. The place is hard to beat. Do away with south of 10 and west of 15 would make it even better.
Now,now, down boys.
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Wow you really cover some ground! Did you see the Black Cat Fireworks store in Tonopah? It's the only other reason to go there.
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
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Dianne,
These are really great photos! What camera/lenses do you use? I am sorry I missed you while you were in my area; Grass Valley/Nevada City. Maybe one
of these days.
You were perhaps two or three weeks too late for our color spectacle. We really get the blazing fall colors.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
Dianne,
These are really great photos! What camera/lenses do you use? I am sorry I missed you while you were in my area; Grass Valley/Nevada City. Maybe one
of these days.
You were perhaps two or three weeks too late for our color spectacle. We really get the blazing fall colors. |
Yes, one of these days we will get in touch---I always think about you when we are there, but we are usually so occupied with John's mother. Still
considering moving up there.
Thanks for the comments on the photos---there are a few I really like, some are John's, and some others----well, they fit the story.
I now have a Canon 40D and as John says, he has my hand-me down, a RebelXT. So much to learn, but having a great time.
Diane
Sharks, we always cover a lot of ground----we just keep moving as there is always something new to see. But sometimes, we move tooooo fast.
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Wonderful pics, taken in great places. We have spent many a night in the CLOWN MOTEL in Tonapah, always fun, (and cheapppp).
I could indentify with all roads except your alternate road over Conway Summit-------that one caused me to run to the maps. I will see if I can
figure out just where it is.
I am taking off tomorrow morning for Owens Valley via Susanville, then south on 395, to where my son lives in Independence--------I love that place!!
Thanks Diane.
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