Tag Archives: Alpine

Circle the Clouds

Alpine Village RV Park in Alpine, Arizona There was a pair of beautiful hawks soaring overhead, and we ran out to try to snag a quick snap of them, but, alas, they eluded us. So I settled for this unusual … Continue reading

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Archery Shop and Heating Equipment Repair

Alpine is a very small town – population ~254, according to Wikipedia. If you need to have your arrows fletched, this is the place to go. Also – if you need your heating equipment attended to, this is where you … Continue reading

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The Bear Wallow Café

This is a popular local restaurant. It seems to be busy day and night. We went in once and had Mexican plates before setting out for our ride up to Big Lake. The trees were just finishing up their show … Continue reading

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Nutrioso

Along Highway 191 on the way from Alpine to Springerville, there is a little area called Nutrioso that is off the main highway. There is an exit down into a little valley, and then an exit a few miles down … Continue reading

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Hannagan Meadow – The stump, the mushroom, and the pretty vine of leaves

This inspiring Ponderosa Pine tree stump was just a bit of distance from the site where we had our picnic lunch in Hannagan Meadow a few days ago. The aspens were bright yellow; the pines dark green. So beautiful !

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Bready Foody Stuff*

This high altitude (8050 feet) makes for really nice bread! * An homage to Dave Barry

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Fetid Goosefoot

As it turns out, this is not fireweed, but is called Fetid Goosefoot, the more “interesting” name provided by the local ranger station here in Alpine, Arizona. Despite its feathery appearance, it feels almost like wispy plastic when touched. These … Continue reading

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MARFAK LUBRICATION

This is an auto repair garage in Alpine, Arizona, that is still a going concern. In fact, it is so busy that I had to wait until Saturday to get a photograph without a lot of people and vehicles around.  I … Continue reading

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Two yearling elk dancing

I know, too much manipulation! But these guys were right at the very edge of a photograph, and I didn’t even know they were there until I got home and was looking at the pictures on my computer. They were … Continue reading

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Fireweed in the forest

Sometimes the light is just right, and if one is really quick, there is time for a shot or two before that perfect light disappears. I was almost quick enough for this shot, but not quite. Still pretty, though! ;-> … Continue reading

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