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Jerry,Goldrushcam Photographer
| | Posted on Friday, November 18, 2005 - 10:09 am: | |
Yesterday morning with not much to do,the Goldrushcam Crew decided to go to Lee Vining over on Highway 395 to Nicely's Rest. for breakfast.
The trip through Yosemite on Highway 120 was simply gorgeous, with only a few icy spots on the road to watch out for. Not very much snow, just a few patches here and there where the sun cannot reach. As the photo above shows there is also not much snow above treeline either. But the lakes are starting to get a thin layer of ice on them.
After breakfast we headed over to Parnum Crater to look at all the pumice and obsidian laying on the ground from the last eruption 650 years ago.
Then we decided to head over to Mono Lake where a promise was made to come back and spend a weekend taking photographs of the lake at sunrise and sunset. Mono Lake and the high desert in the surrounding area have a magical aura about them that on a quiet day can almost be felt.
Heading back home as the sun was setting, we arrived at Tunnel View in Yosemite just a few minutes too late as the sunlight was already off of the top of Half Dome and El Capitan.
But we had a good time talking to the tourists that were up there.
All in all the Goldrushcam Crew had a very good day and arrived back home happy and tired. |
Jerry,Goldrushcam Photographer
| | Posted on Friday, November 18, 2005 - 10:25 am: | |
Okay, what to do this weekend? If you do not want to go for a ride or a hike here are some other things to see and do:
In the Mariposa area:
Saturday,
Mariposa County Arts Council’s 10th Annual Tellabration Mariposa
Best Western Conference Room, 7 p.m.
A Worldwide Storytelling Event featuring stories by Mariposa’s K-6
MCACI (209) 966-3155
www.arts-maripos.org
In the Sonora area:
Saturday,
3rd ANNUAL COWBOY BALL
Sheriff's Posse Grounds, Jamestown. Proceeds to benefit the Elizabeth Jager Memorial Scholarship Fund at Sonora High School. Tickets are $30 and includes tri-tip or chicken dinner, auction, dancing, and music by Jubilee. —785-4432; 785-1135
Also,
FESTIVAL OF TREES BLACK TIE GALA
Ironstone Vineyards. Reservations and tickets. —728-1251
Also,
CARSON CREEK LOOP
At 10 a.m. This is a leg-stretching four miles of lake views, varied vegetation, and early Melones history as you zigzag your way down one of Carson Hill's ridges. Meet at the Upper Carson Trailhead at Glory Hole Recreation Area. —536-9094
Saturday until December 17
19th ANNUAL IN-FOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
At Central Sierra Arts Council, Sonora. Reception on Saturday, November 19 from 2 to 5 p.m.. —532-ARTS
In the Oakhurst area,
Saturday,
11/19 Beautification Committee - Work Day
9 - 11 a.m. • Meet in the Rite Aid parking lot. Neon vests, trash bags, and trash picker uppers will be provided. For more information, contact Jenine Haugh of A Bed of Roses at 559-642-6975. All volunteers must be 16 years or older.
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