peaks

The drive along the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Logan Pass in Glacier National Park (USA) is spectacular.  The pass itself is the highest point in the park reachable by car at 6646 ft. (2025m).  The following photos are from a hike to Hidden Lake. 

Clements Mountain (8760 ft / 2670 m) along the trail is majestic.

 

In late August of 2011, there was still snow on the path.

Mountain goats (see 2 above) and bighorn sheep can be seen along this path.  In fact, we were just a few feet away from mountain goats at one point.

Along the path...The sky is an ever changing panoply of blue and white and gray.

mountain goat

stunning!  Reynolds Mountain (9125 ft / 2781 m) and Hidden Lake


LINKS:
Clements Mountain 
Reynolds Mountain 
Logan Pass National Park Service
photo of Logan Pass Visitor Center
2 minute video of Hidden Lake and Highline trails

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week our letter is "P." Come visit others' submissions HERE and join in the fun! 


photos by me  © 2013   all rights reserved

journeys

I love to explore new places, to immerse myself in the beauty of this wonderous Earth.  Today I share with you a few photos of favorite places to which I've journeyed.  

Ophir Pass, Colorado, 11789'

Ophir Pass is near Telluride in Southeastern Colorado.  The road is dirt, narrow, rocky, and often with steep drop offs.  The view is magnificent!  The path climbs out of aspen groves littered with wildflowers, and ascends into fields of gray, green, and maroon talas.  I was there in late September of 2007 and 2 days later the pass was closed due to snow.  See the San Miguel Mountains in the distance?  To get to Ophir Pass, we took US Highway 550 North from Durango.  Between Silverton and Ouray 550 is known as the "Million Dollar Highway."  The scenery is absolutely breathtaking!

Logan Pass, Glacier National Park, Montana

The sweeping vistas in the mountains are so majestic!  Beauty abounds in the smaller things as well--colorful rocks, wild animals, gorgeous flowers.  Breathe the air and let joy fill your spirit! 

Sint Maarten, Netherland Antilles

Oh how I do love St. Maarten!  The beaches are gorgeous.  Some are small; some are long.  Some are crowded and busy; some are secluded and serene.  There's always something to explore here...and time to let your soul simply be alive.  

LINKS:

description of Ophir Pass drive

Hidden Lake trail 
St. Maarten beaches 


LINKS to my past posts:

Glacier National Park:

escape  one of a view along Ophir Pass; most are of Grinnell Glacier
Majesty  Hidden Lake near Logan Pass
along the Hidden Lake Treail with some fun questions asked of Park Rangers 
Glacier Skies  Hidden Lake Trail

St. Maarten:

Cupecoy (one of my favorite photos)

Sail Away  Cupecoy beach with a poem by John Masefield
maps + a couple photos
sunset and sunset (Cupecoy)
Baie Longue  
Pointe de Bluff 

I'm linking up with my favorite teacher, Ms Jenny Matlock, as we work our way through the alphabet.  Please do go visit the other students, for you never know what gems you may find--humor, poignancy, information, visions of far away places, stuff you've never even dreamed of!  Check it out HERE.  You may even wish to join in yourself!  This week our letter is "J."


photos by me © 2007 and 2008  all rights reserved

Glacier Skies--SkyWatch Friday

Hidden Lake Trail--September 2008

Glacier National Park near Logan Pass--for more see these 3 posts:

Majesty

Along Hidden Lake Trail

Escape

Here is the link to Skywatch Friday.  You will find links to many, many sky postings.

photo by me © 2008

along the Hidden Lake Trail

Glacier National Park near Logan Pass--September 2008

See yesterday's post for a view of the lake and some links.

Some of the Parks' Rangers favorite questions (taken from Ken Burns' documentary):
What time do the moose come out for photographs?
How much does this cave weigh?
How much of this cave is underground?
How many miles of this cave are undiscovered?
Why did the Indians build their homes so close to the road?

Read the comments below for more fun!!!


photo by me © 2008