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Fall Colors In California’s Eastern Sierras

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October is a good time to visit California’s Owens Valley and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. From Lone Pine to Mammoth Lakes, the colors were on fire!

Fall colors have arrived in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Owens Valley, California

The Majestic Sierra Nevada’s

The Sierra Nevada Mountain Range is very approachable from Owens Valley. You can drive up to 9,000 feet in elevation and experience the rugged peaks and fresh snow.

California's severe drought has dramatically affected South Lake near Bishop — California’s severe drought has dramatically affected South Lake near Bishop

Snow and ice closed the Tioga Pass Road, California — Snow and ice closed the Tioga Pass Road, California. I had planned to go over to Yosemite

California’s Owens Valley

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Some autumn images at California’s Owens Valley.

Storm clouds hover over Highway 395 in the Owens Valley, California

Fall colors have arrived at Owens Valley in California — Cottonwood were at peak color.

Owens Valley Cowhides_2704 — Need a cowhide?

The Sierra Nevada Mountains from Owens Valley, California

Owens Valley Bishop _2708 — Cruising through the town of Bishop

Sierras Store Sign_3090 — On the road up to South Lake from Bishop, you can stop here and buy some beer, wine and WORMS !?

Owens Valley Ranch_2313 — Not so inviting ranch

Fresh snow covers the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range as seen from Owens Valley, California