High Desert Fall Rewind

I came across the photos below on a disk the other day while looking for another photo.

They show our favorite high desert lake in all its fall splendor.

The lake sits just above 7000 feet.

The photos were taken in early October of 2006.

I haven't been back to the lake since I took these photos that fall.

Hubby has gone a few times, but his trips just don't seem to jive with my work schedule.

All of the photos were taken on the same trip which spanned three days as I recall.

The photo below is my favorite!

 The lake is surrounded on all sides by pines, aspens, cottonwoods and junipers.

You actually have to hike in as there is not a road that accesses the lake anymore.

 This lone tree sits on a hill side bedecked in fall color.

"The beauty of the land will speak to you, if you are willing to stop and listen."