We spent four lovely days at our little cabin in Silver City, a remote enclave in Sequoia National Park, and part of the Mineral King Valley.
It was quite smoky on several of the days, but was a bit clearer on the day that I took these pictures. The smoke is from the Redwood Fire in Sequoia National Park, which has been contributing to a string of smoky mornings, especially this last week.
The pictures are from the Mineral King Road, the Mineral King Valley including the Aspen Grove, Farewell Gap, and Blackwolf Falls, with a peak at Sawtooth as well. The steep glaciers walls are reminiscent of an alpine valley in Switzerland.
However, In addition to these majestic sites, the photos also include views of the setting sun in our Silver City front yard where we spent those four lovely days.
Thanks to my assistant photographer and favorite vacation buddy, Robert Hubbell, who took most of the best photos, and who stopped the car every five minutes when I wanted to take a picture. Love you buddy.
Spent so much of my life in this corner of the world! Growing up in Silver City was magical, as you have discovered. Btw, it is the Sierra, no “s.” The majestic range.
Quiet and peaceful,
Well that certainly was a pleasant start to the day. thank you Jill
Excellent photos, Mrs. Hubbell. Thank you. And may I humbly encourage you to resist the urge to zoom scenic photos. For me, it is disconcerting, and interferes with my enjoyment of the photo as a work of art. (The human eye does not naturally have a zoom capability.)
What a beautiful valley!
Peter Orgain
South Strafford, Vermont
Thanks for the lovely photos and uplifting views of the mountains. They brought a smile to my face this morning and wish I could visit there. Thanks again for bringing more beauty to the world.