Arizona High Country: Fall Color

One of the big secrets in Arizona is the fact that there is actually a lot of water--it's just located in a high up corner of the state!

These images were taken last weekend, during our trip to Arizona's White Mountains and lake country. I must say they really do not convey the blue, blue mountain lakes and skies, alpine meadows, and beautiful golden Aspens. For some things, you just have to be there to truly 'see.' To say it is beautiful is an understatement.

Most striking is the pristine state of these wilderness areas. Truly off the grid--many of these lake landscapes are virtually people-free. Others are well-known (but sparsley used) by fisherman, campers, and boaters.

Enjoy!

Aspen leaves litter the side of the road looking like gold coins.

Pristine blue mountain lake surrounded by pine and Aspen.

Aspens braced against a blue sky.

Mountains in the distance.

Forrest shadows.

Aspens near a lake.

Approaching a mountain lake.

Study in blue and wheat-colored grass.

Fire tipped meadow grass.

Aspen lined road.

Sun glints through the forest trees.

Fishing boats for rent.

Landscape composition in blue and cream.

Rocky shore across a blue mountain lake.

Leaves and trunks.

My partner, walking toward the boat rental ahead.

Leaves and sticks.

Just down the highway.

Pines framed against the lake.

Me, as seen from the forest trees

One of the oldest citizens.

Aspen leaves 'quaking' in the wind.

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Ralph Deeds says:
2 months ago

Beautiful photos, Lita.

Lita Sorensen says:
2 months ago

Thanks, Ralph. Looks like you are going to be one of the few who notices this time around, ;). Appreciate you taking a look!

Ralph Deeds says:
2 months ago

I should do one on Michigan. The leaves are just starting to change color.

maven101 says:
2 months ago

Great pics of our wonderful state !...This time of year is spectacular...thanks for showing the beauty of Arizona...Larry

Lita Sorensen says:
2 months ago

Ralph- You should! And I should come by to see it, :). I do miss the Midwest, even though there are some gorgeous things here.

maven/Larry- I couldn't believe there were so many lakes in a state known for deserts. I really wouldn't mind owning something up there sometime. :) Thank you.

Recalcitrant Egg says:
2 months ago

Liked "Aspen Lined ROad" and "Leaves and Trunks" best. All were very nice. You are ahead of us in VA. I think we have a few more weeks before the leaves all turn. I loved the aspens when I used to live in Denver.

Lita Sorensen says:
2 months ago

Hi, Egg. :) The high country is ahead. It's fall in spurts all over AZ. It'll be a few more weeks in the riparian areas where I live. And the desert just gets dry. Thank you for the comment...I love aspens, too!