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Views of the stunningly beautiful Aru Valley in Kashmir.
Aru is a grassland surrounded by a gorge on one side. It is 12 km from Pahalgam. Aru is a beautiful shaded valley of the Lidder river. Encircling and protecting Aru, are the conifer- spread mountains with occasional flash of high, snow-covered peaks rising against the blue sky. Aru is one of the most beautiful hill resorts of Kashmir and is still, serene and idyllic. There are small hamlets of wood-and-stone houses, some of them in the typical Gujjar-shepherd style with flat roofs, squat and backed against the hillside. Towering at a height of approximately 2408 meters, it follows the shepherds' trail to the high Kashmiri meadows.
Pine Forest Range
Northern Nevada's 25,000 acre Pine Forest Range Wilderness. The area is an island in the sky rising almost 6,000 feet above the desert floor to peaks that top out at just below 10,000 feet. The range has been glaciated, and has several cirque lakes which are very uncommon in the Great Basin -- The largest, Blue Lake, is shown in the image "reflection".
The 4-WD access route travels through huge patches of aspen interspersed with meadows/sage (aspen) -- Whitebark and Limber Pine cover the peaks giving the area its name. In mid-July, the wildflower bloom in the west had moved to the highest elevations. This part of Nevada is as dark as anywhere in the continental U.S. so the Milky Way is very visible!!
Photo’s by Bob Wick and Rita Ayers, BLM
MATSUSHIMA, MIYAGI, THE NIHON SANKEI, ( ONE OF THE 3 MOST SCENIC SPOTS IN JAPAN ) , 日本三景、陸奥、松島、松島佐勘、松庵
MATSUSHIMA, MIYAGI, THE NIHON SANKEI, ( ONE OF THE 3 MOST SCENIC SPOTS IN JAPAN ) , 日本三景、陸奥、松島、松島佐勘、松庵
Here is a shot of the Little Pee Dee River at Little Pee Dee State Park in Dillon County, South Carolina.
Calluna vulgaris (en. Common Heather, de. Besenheide, fi. Kanerva, sv. Ljung). Hausjärvi, Finland. 9.8.2017
The 1,260-acre Muddy Mountain Environmental Education Area (EEA) is a popular recreation area south of Casper. The two-mile Interpretive Nature Trail connects the Lodgepole and Rim campgrounds. It has 28 interpretive signs and is handicap accessible. Two overlooks located on the trail provide a unique view of the valley below. Travel along this trail is limited to hikers only.
Opportunities for watching wildlife are favorable as forest, sagebrush, and grasslands provide habitat for blue grouse and fox, as well as deer, antelope, and elk.
The 700-acre natural area is restricted to non-motorized recreational activities such as mountain biking, hiking, and primitive camping. The trail system inside the natural area accommodates hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback enthusiasts. A small parking area is located on the northwest corner of the boundary just east of Rim Campground. Two additional pedestrian gates are located along the western boundary.
The remainder of the EEA consists of multi-use trails and a general recreation area. The Corral Loop Road provides motorized access to most of this area. The multi-use trail can be used by snowmobiles in the winter and ATVs in the summer. Primitive, dispersed camping with no facilities is allowed in this area.
The 170-acre developed area meets ADA accessibility standards and includes the Rim and Lodgepole campgrounds which have a combined total of 23 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads and trash receptacles. Potable water is available near the entrance to Lodgepole Campground. Vault toilets are located in each campground and at the trailhead to the Interpretive Nature Trail. Prices for camping: $7/night/site, $3/extra vehicle/night. Access Pass and Senior Pass holders receive half price. No charge for day use.
Access in the winter is limited to snowmachine/snowmobile via designated snowmobile trails by Wyoming State Trails. No full-size vehicular access is available in the winter/spring. Contact the Casper Field Office on status of road.
DIRECTIONS
From Casper, travel approximately 9 miles south on Wyoming Highway 251 to the top of Casper Mountain, where the state road ends but continues on as County Road 505. Continue for approximately 3 miles until the pavement ends, then continue an additional 2 miles to the intersection with Circle Drive (Natrona County Road 505). Continuing straight, follow the BLM gravel road for another 4.5 more miles to the EEA.
LATITUDE / LONGITUDE
42.679903, -106.263725
PHONE 307-261-7600
EMAIL casper_wymail@blm.gov
ADDRESS Casper Field Office
2987 Prospector Drive
Casper, WY 82604
www.blm.gov/visit/muddy-mountain-environmental-education-...
BLM photo
MATSUSHIMA, MIYAGI, THE NIHON SANKEI, ( ONE OF THE 3 MOST SCENIC SPOTS IN JAPAN ) , 日本三景、陸奥、松島、松島佐勘、松庵
Mike Cavaroc/FreeRoaming Photography
A female Arizona Trail thru-hiker hiking through a ponderosa pine forest below the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff. Coconino National Forest, Arizona
I was walking through the woods with my son near my parent’s cabin and saw this interesting looking mushroom growing from the forest floor. I didn’t have my “good” camera, so I used my iPhone. Pretty cool, huh?
MATSUSHIMA, MIYAGI, THE NIHON SANKEI, ( ONE OF THE 3 MOST SCENIC SPOTS IN JAPAN ) , 日本三景、陸奥、松島、松島佐勘、松庵
Russia. A variety of uniforms are on display here, which makes this an interesting picture to the discerning observer. The sturdy construction of the cabins, using the most basic of materials is also worthy of note.
This is the smallest Tit around and although it's a fairly common visitor in my garden it isn't easy to get a decent photo of him/her. Yesterday I had luck she wanted to pose for just one shot, the rest is terribly soft by movement.....
By the way this is the same branch as the previous shot, only the berries went inside the also common Blackbirds.
D300 200-400VR, gitzo, black-widow, hide
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Preserve is a North Carolina State Park in Southern Pines, North Carolina in Moore County.
This is the highest sand dune in Europe, situated near Arcachon in south west France. You can walk up it the hard way or via steps - I chose the easy route!
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Pine Forest Range
Northern Nevada's 25,000 acre Pine Forest Range Wilderness. The area is an island in the sky rising almost 6,000 feet above the desert floor to peaks that top out at just below 10,000 feet. The range has been glaciated, and has several cirque lakes which are very uncommon in the Great Basin -- The largest, Blue Lake, is shown in the image "reflection".
The 4-WD access route travels through huge patches of aspen interspersed with meadows/sage (aspen) -- Whitebark and Limber Pine cover the peaks giving the area its name. In mid-July, the wildflower bloom in the west had moved to the highest elevations. This part of Nevada is as dark as anywhere in the continental U.S. so the Milky Way is very visible!!
Photo’s by Bob Wick and Rita Ayers, BLM
MATSUSHIMA, MIYAGI, THE NIHON SANKEI, ( ONE OF THE 3 MOST SCENIC SPOTS IN JAPAN ) , 日本三景、陸奥、松島、松島佐勘、松庵
Thanks to my dear flickr friends Monsoon Lover and Colors of My Dreams I know what the title says!! Those who want to know, please click :)
With no exaggeration, not a single moment in Hampi goes by without fascinating you. Every step you take will reveal so many hidden beauties.
There is just so much to say about Hampi that I don't even know where to start. Google it. I mean it, really, read about it. You'll see that it's well worth your time. It is one of the most astonishing places that I have ever seen!! It's full of ancient temples, monuments, ruins from the Vijayanagara Empire scattered all around a vast area, most of which are still erect and absolutely amazing. It's located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.