And More Mineral King

During a mostly overcast weekend in Mineral King, we had a few moments of sun. A standard simple walk is to go down the road and back up the Nature Trail (Yes, I know it is a stupid name – “Wildflower Walk” seems more appropriate once summer arrives.)

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Manzanita in bloom near a seasonal creek coming off Timber Gap
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The appropriately named “Five Spot” wildflower, about the size of a nickel.
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An unknown little white flower. I think white flowers are boring, but any flower will do this early in the season.
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Not too many wildflowers along the nature trail this early. The aspens aren’t leafed out yet, so you can see Empire with its snow.
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Sierra Bluebells, or Languid Ladies. . . it is one of the early flowers in Mineral King.
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Great flow on the East Fork of the Kaweah!
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This is the only time I had a view of Sawtooth. It is still holding snow.
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A drawing similar to this appears in my latest coloring book, “Heart of Mineral King”
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These are a version of Chinese Houses along the Mineral King Road on the lower section. The wildflowers are still very good along the road, mostly the yellows with a few purples. Worth a drive if you are into wildflowers.

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