Festivities include a Polar Bear Plunge, 20+ arts and crafts vendors, local food, displays and demonstrations by the Sierra County Rock and Gem Society, 1,000 luminaria, historic Damsite tours, and music. Admission is free
The Center Gallery Fine Art and Sierra County Arts Council have once again partnered to present the second annual Sierra County Student Art Show.
Lichen are thriving with all the moisture we have been blessed with.
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I agreed to this jaunt simply because of her enthusiasm, but my budding interest turned to panic when she told me to meet her at 5 a.m.
Happy New Year!
I love to hike up through open landscape. The reward...fantastic views...
Very cold mornings (10ºF) will produce ice crystals. Once the sun hits it they all disappear into thin air. If you are a fan of ice formations check out the latest posting on
http://blackrange.org/the-black-range-naturalist/
Go to chapter " ICE"
We stopped by Bosque at the end of the day hoping to see birds and wildlife but all we saw was human birds armed with cameras with impressive lenses.
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Sure feels like winter in this late autumn. The low sun shines a soft golden light that gives a dreamy tone to the landscape. More like a glow.
Sierra County’s best kept secret is Damsite Historic District, which is undergoing restoration and worth a visit any time of year.
I have never been a fan of Thanksgiving feasts. I did not grow up with it.
I like to give thanks by going for a hike and be immersed in Nature rain or shine....or snow!
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After spending 4 weeks in busy and noisy Belgium, it felt so good to be home and enjoy the beauty and quiet surrounding us.
This is why I live here!
So grateful...
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