There is more to my life than selling oil paintings of Tulare County scenery.
I spend a lot of time in Mineral King in the summer. It is a great source of inspiration, because it is the most beautiful place in Tulare County. (Go ahead and argue with me – present your case! I’m ALWAYS on the lookout for beautiful places in Tulare County!)
The last time I went to Mineral King, I photographed the official name of my favorite bridge. The sign is wrong, I just KNOW it. It is THE OAK GROVE BRIDGE, because that’s what Trail Guy told me about 30 years ago. So there.
Sometimes being in Mineral King is about hanging out with neighbors on their very inviting front porches.
Sometimes it is about discovering favorite flowers in new locations. Your nose often leads you to this leopard lily before you spot it.
Here’s a weird puffy mushroom or toadstool. Whatever it is, it is large. (And yes, I washed my hands after touching it. Thanks for your concern.)
Trail Guy went off trail to look at the “Three Falls Below The Gate”. Nice photo, Trail Guy!
We went off trail together to look at more damage from the flood on July 2.
Always more to see, more to discover, more to inspire in Mineral King.
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Hi Jana! So glad you’ve been enjoying more time in Mineral King. Front-porch sitting sounds very inviting indeed. I could use some of that after the whirlwind weeks we’ve been having. My girls have another whirlwind planned for me for next Thurs – Sun — a mother/daughter trip to Kansas City to celebrate my birthday! So excited! (Shawn’s mom is going to help with the boys so Kristin can get away. Very thankful for that!)
Cheryl, I hope your KC getaway is fabulous! Thank you for stopping by, and may you find your equivalent of porch-sitting. 😎
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