2020 was a tough one. I imagine 2021 might be equally challenging, but I love the beginning of a new year, so I’m sticking to the usual traditions – including looking back on my year of photography. While our travel plans and work events were all canceled, Matt and I managed to get in a good amount of fun within driving distance. I hope you were able to enjoy bits of 2020 too.
We visited the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum in Carson City, Nevada and found endless photographic opportunities on the property.Gold Hill, Nevada – If you’re into historical/haunted tours, check out what they offer in Gold Hill and Virginia City.Convict Lake, Mono County, California. Read more about all the fun adventures along this stretch of U.S. 395.Along Eureka Valley Road outside of the northwest corner of Death Valley National Park, California.Eureka Valley Road. We laughed at this sign, but also appreciated the heads up.Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National ParkEureka Dunes, Death Valley National ParkEureka Dunes, Death Valley National ParkEureka Dunes, Death Valley National ParkHere’s my friend Brian brushing his teeth. Eureka Dunes, Death Valley National ParkAlong Saline Valley Road, Death Valley National Park. Read more about this part of Death Valley right here.Saline Valley Road, Death Valley National ParkFish Lake Valley, Nevada. There’s more info on this part of Nevada in this post.Washoe Lake, NevadaI love watching the quail run around in our yard.Playing Yardzee, Washoe Valley, NevadaDesert Peach in bloom, Desert Creek, NevadaWe camped several times at Desert Creek (within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada) in the spring. One weekend we had a pie iron cookoff that included appetizers, breakfasts, main courses, and desserts. We ate very well.We celebrated the summer solstice by camping in a quiet spot far away from other people. Alpine County, California.Raymond Peak and Wet Meadows Reservoir, Alpine County, CaliforniaEvening light at Wet Meadows Reservoir, Alpine County, CaliforniaSummit Lake, Alpine County, CaliforniaStar trails over Raymond Peak, Alpine County, CaliforniaGrey the cat – also enjoys watching the quail run around our yard.Shoetree Brewing Company, Carson City, NevadaOn the Pacific Crest Trail near Gold Lake Highway, California. (The haze is from wildfires.)Along the Pacific Crest Trail near Gold Lake Highway, CaliforniaCarson Canyon Railbike Tours, Carson City, Nevada. We rode the railbikes again in October for a “haunted” railbike experience and it was amazing!Mills Peak Fire Lookout, Plumas County, CaliforniaOutside of Graeagle, Plumas County, CaliforniaSnag Lake, Tahoe National Forest, CaliforniaWe couldn’t believe how visible the Milky Way was over Snag Lake with the smoke filled skies and all the ambient light from surrounding campfires.The Harriman Trail, near Ketchum, IdahoSelf Portrait at an antique shop in Ketchum, IdahoFourth of July Lake in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho.Silver Creek Road, Sawtooth National Forest, IdahoBaker Creek, Sawtooth National Forest, IdahoNorton Lakes, Sawtooth National Forest, IdahoBoulder Basin, Sawtooth National Forest, IdahoBoulder City, IdahoThe Harriman Trail, IdahoGrey and the Praying MantisCarson River Park, Carson City, NevadaRiverview Park, Carson City, NevadaRiverview Park, Carson City, NevadaIsn’t this ridiculous and funny?! It was Halloween, of course.Silver Saddle Ranch, Carson City, NevadaCutting down our Christmas trees, Mt. Rose Highway, NevadaChickadee Ridge, Tahoe Meadows, NevadaBodie State Historic Park, CaliforniaBodie State Historic Park, CaliforniaBodie State Historic Park, CaliforniaEmerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, California
Here’s to a happier, healthier, adventure-filled year ahead. Cheers!
I enjoyed your photos. It looks like you were able to get out a lot! I am curious about the rail bikes, they look like so much fun. Every place you went looked intriguing and beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Love,
Aunt Cindy
enjoyed the photos, and would like to continue to receive the email, trying to remember why i am getting these and i think i connected you to the two ladies that traveled by sailboat. Are you one of the two? Again enjoyed the photos and your travels.
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I LOVE all the pictures, they are so awesome !!!!!!! 💕
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Thanks mom! I miss you!
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Thank you and tour subjects for sharing! Wonderful and inviting pics!
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Thank You and Your Subjects for sharing! Wonderful and inviting pics!
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Thank you Bobbio! Happy New Year!
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I enjoyed your photos. It looks like you were able to get out a lot! I am curious about the rail bikes, they look like so much fun. Every place you went looked intriguing and beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Love,
Aunt Cindy
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Thank you, Cindy!!!
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Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos.
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Thank you! 😊
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enjoyed the photos, and would like to continue to receive the email, trying to remember why i am getting these and i think i connected you to the two ladies that traveled by sailboat. Are you one of the two? Again enjoyed the photos and your travels.
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Such lovely photos, I really like the one of Convict Lake. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you!
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