A Look Back at Roan

A Look Back at Roan, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

Via Flickr:
Max, and the rest of us, looking south on the AT to Roan Mountain, TN over this great striated slab. (Ok Max is not looking south…)

AT Day Trip

AT Day Trip, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

We actually had a break in the weather to get out a couple weekends ago. We headed up to Carver’s Gap, TN for a day trip on the AT to Grassy Bald. What a beautiful day it was.

Full Moon at ThunderHill Overlook

Full Moon at ThunderHill Overlook, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

While the big moon rise was heavily blocked by clouds, the wind finally blew enough of them away to at least give some dramatic light. From Thunderhill Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, city lights in the distance, and cars traveling on the Parkway made for a complete scene. It was really a beautiful night.

Full Moon from the Blue Ridge Parkway

BRP_Full Moon_03 19 11_0297, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

Clouds finally start to break on this Saturday’s big Full Moon rise here in Boone, seen from Thunderhill Overlook on the BRP.

This Amazing Place

This Amazing Place, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

Another view whilst on the Mountains to Sea Trail between Table Rock mtn and Shortoff mtn. The stacked rocks and vegetation make this a dramatic place to visit, let alone the amazing views.

LInville Gorge North

 

LInville Gorge North, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

While hiking on the Mountain to Sea Trail, here’s a view north, looking up Linville Gorge; Roan mtn in the distance.

Moses Cone with Friends

Moses Cone with Friends, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

We’ve had a few beautiful Sundays in a row around Boone, which is giving everyone Spring fever and getting us all out. We hiked two Sundays ago on the Moses Cone trails up and back to the fire tower.

The Valley Below

The Valley Below, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

From the Blue Ridge Parkway looking through the remaining vibrant colors you can see the valley below is still alive with change.

Fields of Fall

Fields of Fall, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

Looking north from a field in North Cove NC up to the tip top of Haw’s Bill mountain in Linville Gorge. It was a beautiful fall morning south of the high country headed to Waynesville and these hay rolls just beckoned to me to stop and photograph.

Ground Level

Ground Level, originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

Tuolumne Meadows absolutely lived up to my expectations. Big sweeping lush meadows meeting the mountain walls and landscape. Glorious peaks topped in snow.

Alpen Glow on Half Dome

Yosemite NP (15), originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

From Glacier Point this fantastic light on Half Dome is possible. This certainly wasn’t the most dramatic evening for the alpen glow, but beautiful nonetheless.

Ridge Road Sunset

Sunsets_Boone2010(5), originally uploaded by Appalachian Encounters.

There’s a fantastic road in Boone that gives spectacular views both east and west. It’s full of beautiful rolling green pastures, fence-lines, livestock, trees, and of course, mountainous views.

Snowy Landscape

Snowy Landscape, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

A few photos from an excursion to Utah….

From the top of Strawberry Express lift at Snow Basin resort, near 9200 feet, looking east.

Golden Gate Thru The Lupine

Golden Gate Thru The Lupine, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The last of the sightseeing while in San Fran was a walk on the Golden Gate. The views from here are fantastic and the early light on the bridge is a must see.

Muir Beach Sunset

Muir Beach Sunset, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

After a long hike in Muir Woods, the timing was perfect and the location was close…sunset at Muir Beach; just a little ways down the road from the National Monument parking areas. I, of course, followed this up with a pint and the english Pelican Inn.

A Little Light

 

DSC_8130, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

This photo is from several weeks ago, but as the weather has been so gloomy and raw, and now with all the leaves gone…inspiration is lacking. Maybe it will snow soon

Sunlit Clouds

Sunlit Clouds, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

The cloud ceiling in this evening was amazing, causing the sunset light to dance and move all over the sky.

Sun Dog Over Hanging Rock

Sun Dog Over Hanging Rock, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

To the left of the setting sun appeared a sundog over Hanging Rock.

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

There really is nothing more amazing than the colors that nature produces.

Color Contrast

Color Contrast, originally uploaded by boonejag75.

I know the winter snap is a few weeks past, but I couldn’t resist putting this one up.