Run run run run run-away. Book problem not resolved, Mineral King as a prescription to anxiety – works for me! (temporarily, because then I have to come home again, but I’ll just think about that tomorrow!) Swamp Onion and Corn Lily (AKA “skunk cabbage” because it resembles the plant by that name that grows on […]
Mineral King Photos As An Escape
I hit a bit of a bump in the road with the book The Cabins of Wilsonia and I don’t want to talk about it. So let’s put our hands over our ears, shout LALALALA in a loud monotone and run away to Mineral King. These are not in any particular order – I’m just speed […]
Hiking In Mineral King (Trail Guy, Not the California Artist)
Trail Guy, AKA The Retiree, does a tremendous amount of hiking in Mineral King while I’m in Three Rivers trapped on the phone with AT&T because my email doesn’t work. But I’m not bitter. I enjoy his photos, and then you get to enjoy them. These will mostly be without comments. All you need to […]
Friends in Mineral King
There is something very unique and special about cabin communities. The friendships go on for life and through generations. Instead of yammering on and on, have a look at a very special Mineral King friendship. I’m not close friends with these guys, but they might be close friends with one another. At least they aren’t […]
Babies in Mineral King
What, me work? Nah. The Retiree is in Mineral King, my book The Cabins of Wilsonia is at the printer, drawing lessons are suspended for July and August, and it is too stinking hot to be down the hill. So, let’s look at some photos. July is the month of babies and little critters in Mineral […]
Mineral King Again
Hey, California Artist, don’t you work? Beats me. It seems as if I spend all my time working on the computer, writing 2 blogs, answering email, redesigning murals, designing book covers, designing pre-order postcards. Oh yes, and I spend way too much time on the phone with AT&T, Paypal, and Apple. You really would rather […]
Is Mineral King the Most Beautiful Place in Tulare County?
Mineral King is probably the most beautiful place in Tulare County that is accessible by car. “One of the most” is probably more accurate than “the most”. Make up your own mind. Of course, I’m only going to show you my side of the story! Trail Guy takes this photo every summer, several times. Each […]
A Walk in Mineral King
Last week we took a wildflower walk in Mineral King. This week we continue up the trail. It was just a walk – no pack, no water, no food. It was hot out in the sun chasing down those wildflowers, so I was looking forward to stopping by the Ranger Station for a drink of […]
A Wildflower Walk in Mineral King
Happy Independence Day Eve! Normally I post about Mineral King on Fridays, but this week I will be silent on Friday because you will be busy and so will I. So, you get to read about Mineral King on Thursday. Hope you are feeling flexible. Trail Guy and I took a break from our labors […]
Hanging Around the Cabin in Mineral King
I was lucky, smart or blessed enough to marry into a cabin in Mineral King, the most beautiful and peaceful place in Sequoia National Park. One would think this would mean spending every possible hour out on a trail. One would be wrong. Sometimes cabin time means catching up on things that just fall through […]