The morning began clear and bright at the Lodge on this last work day on the Walhalla.
Golden aspen lined the road onto Walhalla Plateau.
Rain moved in right after finishing the Archaeology talk at the Walhalla overlook.
A few drops fell at Cape Royal then the storm moved west.
Clearing began to the south over Wotons Throne.
Then the sun broke through.
And brought light and shadows to the east.
Freshly washed canyon.
I could have stayed until sunset but had to head home.
Back through the alley of gold.
To this treat at the end of the road.
This is the last day I’m scheduled to work on the Walhalla Plateau. Yet we’re going to try to get back out there again before the season is over in two weeks. What happened to the summer?
I know, the summer just melted away! I can't believe its October!! What a beautiful golden arch to drive through to get to work! It looks like it was a lovely last day, the rain provided nice contrast, and then the sun peeking back out through the clouds.
Absolutely gorgeous skies and fall colors!
Amazing place…
Fabulous pics!
Thanks for sharing, have a nice day:)
You are right, what happened to summer????? Two week and I am back in the UK for winter:-(
I have so enjoyed all your summer tours and photos and this post is no exception. Those golden aspen are incredible. Diane
Hey Gaelyn. We've been away to Pretoria and Johannesburg for 10 days and its catching up time again.
The canyon shots are amazing. This looks like one of the most beautiful spots to view the canyon from. As for those golden trees, I'm speechless.
Fabulous photos! I wish I had more time to get out there.
I love the rainstorm in the distance, great photos of some of the most spectacular terrain on Earth. Fall has finally arrived here, we had our first chilly day yesterday. Although it's warm again today…
We worked our way through summer. Glorious shots, as always, Gaelyn.
I love your blog!
Cheers from Cottage Country !
Summer has gone to bed; autumn has awakened and is kicking butt. LOOK at those ASPENS! LOOK at that SKY! LOOK at that RAIN in the CANYON! Wow oh wow oh WOW!
Oh how time flies when your having fun!!
Beautiful autumn gold set off by storm clouds, love it!
In Yosemite we had hazy blue skies until we were on our way out. Now snow threatens in the high country and we will go shut down the cabin for the winter. Yes, where did summer go!
What a glorious day!! I just love the second picture Gaelyn.
I love the big skies..so cool to see weather approaching. Awesome photos.
The "Alley of Gold"…what a perfect description! Fall, you gotta love it.
Oh, I really love those golden aspen among the dark evergreens, just gorgeous!
Cannot fathom I am looking at your trees turning already either. Indeed what did happen to summer? lovely colors.
Wow, your aspen are gorgeous now.
And of course watching the changing weather in the canyon is always a treat.