So this place was awesome.
En route to Yosemite National Park last year, we made a stop at Mono Lake: a large, shallow lake formed at least 760,000 years ago with no ocean outlet. Without a route to the sea, high levels of salt accumulate in the lake — and the water becomes alkaline. Brine shrimp and flies thrive in this unique environment.
It’s a lake, y’all. In a desert.
Though we didn’t have much time to explore, I would love to go back and see Mono Lake’s famed tufa towers. And then we can, um, “detour” over to Yosemite . . . because seriously, you can’t have too much Yosemite in your life.
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Damn straight. We could have stayed at Yosemite forever. Years later, the kids would tell you it was their best vacation ever. But this lake…very surreal. Looks like you are the last person left on earth.
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Can’t wait to take our kids there someday, Sandy! It was just magical. I could go on and on about it . . . and yes, this lake was so wild. I definitely felt like John Muir, alone and wandering in the foothills!
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Looks just incredible
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Agree on all counts!
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That second shot is beautiful. Wishing for a vacation now…
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I wish I was there right now. It looks so peaceful and beautiful. Do people y’all in Maryland? You’re y’all-ing. I love it.
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We do indeed, Melissa 🙂 South of the Mason-Dixon line, baby!
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Beautiful! I need a vacation 😉
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My Worldless Wednesday photo was taken in California, too. What a beautiful state! Your pictures such tranquility with the sky and water…it soothes my busy day.
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Yosemite is high on my road trip wish list. Maybe I’ll have to swing in a stop here whenever we go.
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Simply gorgeous!
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Beautiful — and thanks for the words t explain the lake’s unusual setting.
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Wow. Looks gorgeous. I love the reflection off the water.
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amazing…loved them all!
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Ooooooh, love the landscapes, with or without the words!
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So very beautiful. *Tear*
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So beautiful. I always forget how many amazing things the US has to offer when I’m dreaming of going overseas some more, but maybe I should tackle some of the greats here first, and probably for less money!
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a perfect place to start new..:)
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