Twin Peaks Tree

A very old tree stands "next to" the Twin Peaks in Tahoe.

It's Raining..In July!

Incredibly, rain is falling outside my window right now even though we're in the driest part of the year. This may sound kind of odd to you folks not in California, but it's a rarity to have any sort of precipitation here during the summer.

Tiki Torch

Tiki Torch in a Blendtec Blender!

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Thunderstorm Over the Sierra

I watched as tiny, harmless-looking clouds grew into this huge thunderstorm.

Tahoe Lupine

A lupine growing next to Ward Creek.

Ward Creek Falls

Ward Creek drops over a cliff near Lake Tahoe.

Independence

Some of the fireworks in Tahoe City, California on the 4th of July.