In Mineral King, there are consistent signs that fall is coming. It may still be 105 down the hill during the day, but in Mineral King we know summer is about to be history. The light is different, and the grass is as high as an elephant’s eye. The water flows in a sluggish manner. […]
A New Idea
Trail Guy had a great idea for me this summer. We are now beginning to develop it. Here are the photos we used in our designing phase. “Phase” makes it sound huge and extensive, don’t you think? More will be revealed. . .
Mineral King, Late Summer
It was remarkably clear in Mineral King in late August. The place is a continual source of inspiration and painting ideas for this central California artist.
White Chief, Part Two
One way you can tell that you are middle-aged is when hiking downhill is more painful than hiking uphill. (Can I get an “Amen”?) Last week I left you wondering how we were going to leave White Chief if not by the same trail we used to get there. Trail Guy loves loops – I […]
White Chief in Mineral King is a Steep Hike
White Chief might be the most popular short(ish) hike in Mineral King. It might also be the steepest one. It is always worth the effort, especially when back home again. This is getting to be a bit long. I’ll continue it next Friday. . . same bat time, same bat […]
Interesting And Random Photos of Mineral King
Going Places
Imagine you are on a road trip, just sitting there like a knitting machine, and your driving husband pulls over and says “I thought you might want a picture of this”. Wouldn’t that be grand and thoughtful? It is. Trail Guy and I like to visit his sister in Lake Tahoe. (Hi Laurie!) On one […]
The Best Flowers in Mineral King
It must be Friday because the California artist is talking about Mineral King again. You can count on seeing the best variety of flowers in Mineral King in 2 places: along the Nature Trail and at the Farewell Gap/ Franklin Lake junction. The first week of July is when they are usually the most profuse. It […]
Sometimes I Leave California
I hope it isn’t too shocking to you, my fine readers, to learn that the California artist sometimes goes out of the state. She has a penchant for the Pacific Northwest. (“Penchant” means a strong habitual liking.) She also blogs while she is away so that the bad guys on the internet can’t tell that […]
Empire Mountain, Mineral King
Fridays are about Mineral King on this California artist’s blog. Just reminding you, in case you are wondering where’s the art. . . or perhaps you only tune in on Fridays. Welcome! (and Mineral King is a HUGE source of inspiration to this California artist, so it isn’t really off topic.) Michael, aka Trail Guy, […]