by Sherri on October 12, 2008
Our own private beach at Lake Clementine, Auburn, California
Jeff, Jeff and I paddled for about an hour, then we stopped off at this beautiful spot for lunch. The shoreline at the upper end of the lake is dotted with beaches like this.
The next time we paddle here will hopefully be this winter. We have wanted to do a winter paddle here to view wildlife for years, but when winter comes we are usually cross country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking.
Maybe it’s time to quit talking about it and “just do it!” I don’t think we will be hanging out at the beach, however!
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by Sherri on October 8, 2008
Jeff and Jeff kayaking on Lake Clementine, Auburn, California.
As I mentioned in my previous post, the next stop on our August Road Trip was Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park. But, before I write about that mind blowing place, I wanted to share a little bit about what we have been shooting since that trip.
This photo was taken about 3 weeks ago at Lake Clementine, one of our favorite places to kayak and canoe. Soon, the upper end of the lake where we put in will be closing for the season and we wanted to do a fall paddle before that time comes.
The weather that day was perfect. It was in the mid to upper 80’s and we had the lake to ourselves as Jeff (in the yellow kayak) was describing in this photo.
By the way, I just learned that kayaking is the new activity of choice for “Baby Boomers.” That explains why we like it so much!
Note: The lower end of the lake is open year-round.
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by Sherri on July 23, 2008
Jeff & Cocoa, Ashford Park, Auburn, California
Ashford Park is located in front of the Ashley Memorial Dog Park, on Auburn Ravine Road. It has a nice lawn area, picnic tables, BBQ’s, playground, seasonal creek, pond, one lone duck and an area you can rent for parties, for a very nominal fee.
After we spend an hour or so at the dog park, we like to visit this spot. During the late afternoon, the light here is what photographer’s refer to as “golden light,” or “sweet light.”
It’s the perfect time to capture a few “lifestyle” images of Jeff and Cocoa that will be added to our Lifestyles Stock Photo Gallery.
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by Sherri on September 28, 2007
Photo – Jeff and Cocoa hiking the Aspen lined Sagehen Creek Trail, near Truckee, CA
We didn’t quite make it to the end of the trail. We spent too much time photographing in this one beautiful meadow and we had plans to meet our friends later on in Sierraville. A couple of hikers that passed by, highly recommended that we keep going, as the Salmon were spawning near where Sagehen Creek and Stampede Reservoir meet. That was only about another half-mile further. I guess we will have to return, as we were also a couple weeks early for peak fall colors!
Photo – Jeff and Cocoa at Sagehen Creek, Sagehen Creek Trail, near Truckee, CA
Cocoa gets one more chance to catch a fish on our return hike. One of her favorite things to do when we are near water is to fish. If we are staying in one place for several hours, she will spend most of the time along the shoreline fishing for minnows. She is so easily entertained!
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by Sherri on September 11, 2007
Photo – Peg Challender and Mara Noelle hiking to the upper falls, Lake Faucherie, CA
Mara had checked out the swimming hole below the upper falls earlier in the day. She added that it was by far the best of the bunch to dip in. So later on, the 3 of us returned there for a little dipping and relaxation.
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by j.meyer on September 10, 2007
Photo – Hikers Peg Challender, Bill Stack and Dolly take a lunch break at Lake Faucherie Falls #2.
Now I know where the saying “Dog Tired†came from! Dolly was really living up to it. She had been hiking and boulder hopping for hours. When we returned to camp later in the day, she could hardly move. But, just like her Dad, Bill, she was a great sport!
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by Sherri on September 7, 2007
Photo – Peg Challender getting a 2nd glimpse of the first waterfall, Lake Faucherie, CA
Although this waterfall is drop dead gorgeous, it isn’t the best for taking a dip. Getting in and out of it would be very difficult. But, it sure makes for a great photo op! Follow along as the adventure continues. I will lead you to the waterfalls with the best swimming pools.
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by Sherri on September 6, 2007
Photo - Peg Challender catches first glimpse of waterfall #1, Lake Faucherie, CA
This is the first waterfall in the series and one of the most impressive. Another shot of this waterfall can be seen here. It was taken last summer during my first trip here with my husband Jeff.
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