Showing posts with label mountains. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mountains. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Or You Could Visit Bishop, California

Bishop, California is in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range not far from the Nevada stateline. Bishop has a population of about 3500, and it's nearest neighbor, Big Pine has a population of about 1500. The two towns are only about 13 miles apart. Indian reservations are an important part of the area also. To the North is the town of Mammoth Lakes which is well-known for skiing.





There is a Mural Society that has painted several murals on the sides of buildings, depicting the town's history.

Canals run throughout the town. Everyone has a huge inner tube so they can go "tubbing" down the canals.  Walkers and joggers use the paths as well as the dog walkers.







We would pack a lunch and backpack, and hike up into the mountains on trails that follow the creeks. I loved to take a book and when we would stop for a bit, I'd just sit back and have a quiet time reading. For me it was close to heaven.




 I lived here for many years and loved it. Great drinking water, clean air, perfect weather with four seasons (but mild winters). Well, you do get a snowstorm about once or twice a year. The best trout fishing, so many lakes I can't remember how many, but we're talking well over 120! Yep, you're right, I do miss it. I have to admit moving to the desert took a little bit of adjusting to.

The area also abounds with the greatest artists. Watercolor, oil, photography, artists from every media can be found in the Eastern Sierra's.

 Now I've really made myself homesick! Maybe it's time for me to go back for a visit. :)
Pepper, Pep, Helmet Head

Friday, January 28, 2011

Escape For Just a Moment

Ever have one of those days where you want to jump in the car and drive?  Doesn’t really matter where you’re going, as long as the view is nice?  Well, I love to drive, love to take in some of creations beauty, soak in the colors, landscapes and right now, life is just too busy to do that.  So what does a person do?  The next best thing!  Sit in front of a computer and search out as many beautiful nature scenes as possible.  Whether they are real places or in the creative minds of some talented artists, I invite you to take a deep breath with me, and let’s enjoy today.


Summer Sunset by mechase

Gooseberry Falls by ryanacker
Grey Sea by LGraceOriginals

Greenbrier Autumn by TracyWebGallery

The Lighthouse by JimmiesArt

Mountains at Twilight by hobbylady
After looking at any of these, I have a sense of calm and can face the day, no matter what it holds. 
Happy Friday everyone!
Duuude