The traditional spots of Eastern Sierra fall color viewing were knowingly disappointing, for me, this year. This dry season contributes to the leaves simply drying up and falling, and not all turning good yellow and gold as they might normally do.

Here, at a highway stop along Highway CA 88, the best reds are seen near this private Sierra home. Stevens Peak (10,061') rises in the background.

The June Lake Loop, CA 158, some of the best color viewing in the eastern High Sierra, was not displaying very good turning. Maybe more time will allow for better colors.

Photos taken October 10, 2001 by Pete Yamagata.

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