#sierranevada

This year seems to be a rare "population surge" year for the California tortoiseshell butterfly. We saw *hundreds* of them on our hike in Carson Valley. They would come flying through the woods in a straight line, like they were all on the way to somewhere in a hurry. I thought maybe they were migratory, but no- it turns out this is just something that particular butterfly does once every 5-10 years or so for reasons unknown. 🤯🦋 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_tortoiseshell #SierraNevada #butterfly #insects

Wildflowers in Carson Pass #bloomscrolling #SierraNevada

Extensive tree roots in still water at Lake Mary, Mammoth Lakes, California. #photography #photographie #sierranevada #easternsierra #nature #lake #landscape #landscapephotography #trees #sunset #forest #clouds #rain #outdoors #camping #hiking

Overly pleased that there was not a single firework to be heard or seen at this remote location in the #SierraNevada mountains yesterday. 💪