Collaborative travel journal for lovers of the American West! (page 16 of 41)

Denver, gateway to the Rockies

Hi there,

As you can see in some of the earlier photos, the American West isn’t always 110°F with a clear blue sky—even in August, especially around the San Francisco Bay. That day, the lighthouse at "Point Reyes" was completely swallowed by fog so thick you could cut it with a chainsaw.



On the road leading there, the pines lining the Pacific struggle to stand up to the elements—a sign of the often harsh weather.

Hello,

As we’ve seen in some of the previous photos, the American Southwest isn’t always 110°F with a clear blue sky—even in August, especially around San Francisco Bay. That day, the lighthouse at "Point Reyes" was completely swallowed by a fog so thick you could cut it with a chainsaw.



On the road leading there, the pines lining the Pacific struggle to withstand the elements, a testament to the often harsh weather.

Hi!

You’re placing San Francisco in the Southwest?

Best,

Hello everyone,

This travel journal is such a great idea. It brings back so many memories and also lets us discover places we’ve never heard of before.

Unfortunately, the West can also throw some unexpected challenges or bad surprises our way. Here’s a little glimpse of the wildfire that forced us to evacuate our campsite in Yosemite back in 2014. Part of the park was sadly off-limits, and we had to adjust our 3-day visit.



And here’s the only photo where you can barely make out the "Half Dome."



It’s always a shame when nature disrupts a plan we’ve carefully prepared for months, but that’s life. It forces us to put things into perspective and see them from a different angle. We couldn’t see or do everything we’d planned, but the atmosphere was different and very special—almost surreal...



At the time, we took it as a good excuse to have to come back 😛

Hello everyone, What a great idea this travel journal is. It brings back so many memories but also helps discover places I didn’t know about yet. But unfortunately, the West can also throw some nasty surprises or unexpected events our way. Here’s a little glimpse of the wildfire that forced us to evacuate our campsite in Yosemite back in 2014. Part of the park was sadly off-limits, and we had to adjust our 3-day visit. And here’s the only photo where you can barely make out the "Half Dome."



It’s always a shame when nature disrupts a plan you’ve carefully prepared for months, but that’s life. It forces you to put things into perspective and see them from a different angle. We couldn’t see or do everything we’d planned, but the atmosphere was different and very special—almost surreal... At the time, we took it as a good excuse to have to come back 😛

Thanks, and welcome on board!

Here, I’ll treat you to pretty much the same shot of Half Dome on a clear, smoke-free day...



you’re right, we’ll have to go back... even if it’s disheartening to see that nearly every year since, California’s had these almost uncontrollable wildfire seasons.

And the same under different lighting

Hey everyone!

We’ve really gotten into the swing of things with some beautiful storms, and Marc and I even ended up in a smoky haze. So, I’m throwing out a new challenge to all of you:

Share your best photos (with location and context) of reflections in water!

I’ll start modestly with a photo taken near Vermilion Cliffs, at Lees Ferry, along the Colorado River... it’s morning, and we’re taking a chill little hike along the Spencer Trail...

Hi,

I fixed it a few minutes later and your message crossed paths with my correction...

Happy travels!

good evening! :) It's not the best, but it's the only one I have. Boat house and heron in Sausalito (September 2017) marcalamar :)

the bar is high 😮

here’s a modest contribution —a view of the Colorado from Cliff Lodge at sunset A ranch that doubles as a hotel and restaurant. A really beautiful all-wood property not far from Moab too bad the food quality doesn’t match the beauty of the place 😐

I love this travel journal—everyone contributes and gets joy from posting their best photos. Nothing but happiness to share. Here are some reflections on the beautiful Blue Lake at 3,300 m, nestled in the heart of Mount Sneffels, Colorado. We did this amazing hike in June 2017. We returned in September 2018 to continue the trek and reach the two other lakes at 3,500 m. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING.

Well, I just can't stop... 2018 in the same spot at 3,700m. Alright, good night everyone!

Oops, I messed up! One extra file—sometimes MacGyver isn’t on top of his game!, 😕

Hi Philippe, Quick practical tip: actually, you can go back and edit your own posts (so in this case, you could’ve removed the duplicate photo). In fact, at the top right of your post, you’ll see "options" (next to "reply"), and when you click on "options," you can choose "edit." You’ll then return to the draft version of your post, where you can modify, correct, etc. Just click "save changes" at the bottom of the page.

Anyway, another great hike!

A total mom friend 😉

June 15, 2018: a little break by the shore of "La Ronde Lake" in the Elkhorn Mountains (a remote spot in eastern Oregon)

here’s a modest contribution a view of the Colorado from Cliff Lodge at sunset

A little further downstream, on the road from Moab to Corona Arch

Much further north, in the Vernal area, on the way back from Fantasy Canyon, petrified dunes along the Green River...

Finally, I’m rushing to post a photo of the national park that’s perfect for reflections—Grand Teton Taggart Lake

wowwww... and it's Guillaume leading the way!

Alright, since that's how it is, I'm cruising through with my jet boat.



Without a glance at that big rock.

(still at Lees Ferry)

Oh, all these reflections... I love them! Here’s my little contribution: one near Moab in Colorado, one in Grand Teton, and two on Yellowstone Lake:

Katia, This one is AMAZING!!! Time for me to say "good night", I'm off to dream about this perfect mirror!

Mount Crested Butte and Peanuts Lake



Blue Mesa



Long Lake