Thursday, July 11, 2013

Old Fall River Road - Part II

Old Fall River Road starts in the montane zone and rises through the subalpine to the alpine zone getting cooler as the elevation increases. Each zone has its characteristic plant and animal life. Each has its own beauty.

Start of Old Fall River Road

















Peaks and spires as seen through the trees




Entering the subalpine zone

Elk herd on snowy tundra in alpine zone


Elk on parade

Alpine wildflowers

Marmot posing for photos - Forest Canyon in background

Storm moving in over the mountains

1 comment:

  1. What a beautiful trip! On the mountain ridge!Nices photos! Thanks.

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