Bluebird Day - Lake Tahoe - Nevada

A beautiful bluebird day at Lake Tahoe last weekend, following the 68 inches of new snow that fell throughout the preceding week. The ski/board conditions were phenomenal, especially for this early in the season. The snow is dry and fluffy (no sierra sludge last week, at least), and there was great coverage (tree skiing was the best I can remember in a very long time).

Blackrock - Inyo County - California

The drive along Highway 395 between San Diego and Lake Tahoe has so many diverse landscapes to take in. Blackrock is a great example of this. Between Independence and Big Pine, the mountains tower over the desert, and lava rock covers quite a bit of the desert landscape. When there is snow in the mountains, it creates a beautiful contrast, like we saw yesterday while driving back home.

Fun Photo Friday: Yes, Please! We'll be there soon!

Snowy Forest Sunset - Lake Tahoe - Nevada

We're heading to Tahoe soon to get in some skiing, so I'm posting the most recent snow photo I have from up there. This was taken last March (2014), when there is typically a lot more snow. From the snow reports and pictures I've seen, the conditions are good for this time of year. Looking forward to getting up there!

The Colorado River - Hoover Dam - Nevada / Arizona

This was taken from Hoover Dam, looking northeast at the Colorado River as it flows from Lake Mead. When full, Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the U.S., but you can see in this photo the low level of the water. Just 20 or so miles from Las Vegas, Hoover Dam is a great place to visit to see the amazing architecture of the dam, as well as the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge that spans from Nevada to Arizona over the Colorado River.

Fun Photo Friday: The Sirshasana Chandelier - Grand Central Market - New York City - New York

Enter the Grand Central Market from Lexington Avenue, and look up. You'll see the beautiful Sirshasana Chandelier hovering over the market like a floating icicle-covered tree. One of the many very cool things to see at Grand Central Terminal.

As seen from the train along the Seward Hwy, Alaska

Here's another shot of the beautiful scenery along the Alaska Seward Highway. If you make the trip to Alaska, be sure to take a train ride or drive along the Seward Highway for some spectacular views.

Autumn in Winter - Carmel Valley - San Diego - California

Here's a shot from the neighborhood. I think that day was Autumn. We were back to Spring the next day.

Lighthouse at Cape Meares - Northern Oregon Coast

Just south of Tillamook Bay is Cape Meares, which is home to the inactive Cape Meares Lighthouse. A cool place to visit, the original lens that was created in Paris in 1888 is on display. There is a lot to explore along the upper coast of Oregon, and this is a highly recommended quick stop during your travels!