I Love Fall

While in Utah last week, my sister and I took a drive on the “Alpine Loop” above the Provo, Utah area.  Anytime of year (except winter when it’s closed) it is a beautiful drive.  In the fall, the scenery and colors are beyond amazing!!!  At times, it has even brought tears to my eyes to such beauty.

 

 

Alice hates most pictures of herself but I think this one turned out well.  Although it would be to ruin a picture with the beautiful colors and mountins in it.

 

 

In most areas, we were to early for the leaves to have started changing.  But we found a few place to take photos. 

 

 

There were some beautiful pockets of color here and there!

 

 

 

 

We stopped for several photos in an area where, several years ago, there was a forest fire.

The oak brush comes to life before most of the other trees after a fire.  This area has mostly oak brus with some aspen and a few pines.  The aspen and pines are still quite small.

 

I always hate to see burn areas but you have to remember that it’s usually and act of nature and fires keep the forest healthy.  However, this are is close to the road so it was probably caused by faulty brakes or a cigarette being thrown out of a car window.

 

 

The contrast between the burnt trees and fall colors is striking!

 

 

I just wanted to share a little of the beauty of Utah with you.

Blessings,

Christine