The trees that are turning are White Bark Birch trees; the conifers in the background make a striking contrast.
Speaking of plants- Mike do you know what this is? They were everywhere on the trail today. Maybe you still have a plant identification book from your studies at UCSC? It has a very pungent, familiar odor.
I named it skunk weed.
The clouds are always with us here, and rain is scattered but very light. The mountain tops disappeared. The next two days might be better photo days.
I think what is so striking about the Tetons is that there are no foothills. The Earth opened up 9 million years ago and belched- and then wiped it's mouth and scrubbed away the debris. Now, the plains and lakes go right up to the base of these striking behemoths.
We're going moose hunting tonight at Oxbow Bend on the Snake river. Maybe some animal shots tomorrow?
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I love the part about the earth belching up the mountains and then wiping its mouth clean etc...pretty darn clever! Well done:)
ReplyDeleteThat's sure what it looks like. It's eerie not having any foothills. Was Mike able to identify our mystery plant? Looked like and smelled like skunk weed to me!
ReplyDeletemike was gone yesterday to see his dad . He will be back today and I will ask him.
ReplyDeleteMike doesn't know what this plant is , but he said he will give it some thought.
ReplyDeleteDave, did you take any?
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure if I should make tea, or chew it with baking soda,so I left it alone.
DeleteThat skunk weed looks exactly like our neighbors budding plant that has an oregano sign next to it.
ReplyDeleteOh, well maybe I should put it in the spaghetti then.
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