little mama

We went for a hike yesterday on a trail to a lake that's known for its wildflower displays. It was such a relief to get up in the high Sierra out of the heat & smog of the foothills. The wildflowers were indeed plentiful and beautiful but it's this cutie pie that really made my day. She was perched atop a boulder in the sun. The way she was clasping her little hands together and resting them on her pregnant belly was just so precious. Wish I would have had my telephoto lens with me but this will do. Thanks for letting me snap your photo little mama.

Hope you had a great 4th of July.

when will I see you again?

A couple more photos from our Echo Lake hike:

Sierra Juniper

Ever since we walked along this beautiful lake, I can't stop thinking about when we'll return. Next time I want to take the water taxi and hike to Aloha Lake. Or maybe hike it straight through depending on how much time we have.

Echo Lake

Just finished reading "A Thru-Hiker's Heart by "No Way" Ray Echols and am wondering if it's time for a fiction break or if I should continue reading books about thru-hiking.

into the wild

Water taxi dock at Upper Echo Lake

We live in the Sierra foothills not far from Lake Tahoe. It's a pretty area with some fantastic hiking trails and lakes for kayaking nearby in the Sierra Nevada. This summer I've been integrating more outside activity with my cycling for a fit body and a healthy soul.

Had an idea...why not utilize this blog as a journal for my outdoor adventures?

This photo is from a last minute hike at Echo Lake. It was cool and windy when we first arrived but thankfully we decided to go forward with our plan to try this short (5.3 miles), easy hike along the lake. This trail is part of the Pacific Crest Trail and the Tahoe Rim Trail. We loved it. No exaggeration. Loved it.