The color in the mountains is so wonderful I just had to show you more. It's a good thing we spent the weekend in all this color, as it rained on Monday and it's very dreary. Yesterday's pictures were from Little Cottonwood Canyon. On Sunday, our need to see more color sent us up Big Cottonwood Canyon.
The colors of red and orange made the hillside look like it was ablaze as we set off for our favorite spot. It has been over a month since our last visit and the trout and egg breakfast called to me. Smith just had to have his Scrambler, too. It was worth the wait of nearly an hour just to dine there again. Everyone wanted to see the fall colors in their glory. Spindling was a great way to pass the time as we stood outside to wait.
You surely must know where we headed after breakfast. The aspens were on the wan at Silver Lake, but we captured what color that was left. There was even a bit of snow still on Mount Millicent from the storms the week before. The forest smelled so good as we made our way around the lake.
Beside the trail we found a spot with a very large boulder that is usually hidden by branches and leaves. Smith thought it would be a good spot for a photo shoot but, alas, I had no knitting (don't worry it was in the car) along for the walk. As you can see I was at least wearing hand knits, the Ribby Cardi and a pair of Opal socks.
Driving back down the canyon we saw many aspen forests and large cottonwood trees in full golden color. Sadly, this time of year just doesn't last long enough!
Don't you just love fall? The colors here are starting to really get pretty too ;-).
Your Ribby looks great! I really should pull mine out again and finish her up...LOL
Posted by: Kim | October 03, 2006 at 04:48 AM
That's a great photo of you on the rock, hon.
Posted by: Carole | October 03, 2006 at 04:52 AM
The colors are so beautiful, thanks for sharing! We just don't get all that pretty fall foliage here in Dallas, TX.
Posted by: P-la | October 03, 2006 at 04:56 AM
We love the Silver Fork Lodge too. For breakfast my favourite is the oatmeal with brown suger, nuts and raisins ...mmmm.
Posted by: Jacquie | October 03, 2006 at 05:13 AM
I am not sure which photos are better; the foliage or your lovely handknits..LOL. I love fall in Ontario for the same colour reasons; nice photos Margene!
Posted by: Cynthia | October 03, 2006 at 05:56 AM
While the time is short, it is great to see you enjoying every blessed minute of it! Amazing foliage! and wonderful knit in nature too ;)
Posted by: Lolly | October 03, 2006 at 06:27 AM
Very pretty scenery with an equally pretty view of handknits. I'm jealous because it's still in the 90s here!
Posted by: liz | October 03, 2006 at 06:56 AM
Lovely! I especially like those last three pictures. So do you get as many funny looks standing in line spindling as I do knitting socks?
Posted by: Lorette | October 03, 2006 at 06:56 AM
You DO have the color. I'm afraid the color here may be over before you arrive.
Posted by: Judy | October 03, 2006 at 07:03 AM
Nice photos. I love Silver Lake, too. I always take out-of-town visitors there whenever possible. No matter what time of year, it's always beautiful there.
Posted by: Cheryl | October 03, 2006 at 07:06 AM
Gorgeous pictures! I just love fall! It is my favorite.
Posted by: Kim | October 03, 2006 at 07:14 AM
Gorgeous pictures! Ribby Cardi looks great! I should try to finish mine.
Posted by: Bear Knits | October 03, 2006 at 07:27 AM
Just gorgeous pictures Margene(and I really like the Opal socks).
Our leaves are just starting to turn here, so I'll be snapping some pics soon!
Posted by: Leah | October 03, 2006 at 07:40 AM
Just stunning! What a great photo of you on that rock!
Posted by: regina | October 03, 2006 at 08:03 AM
Wow, what beautiful pics!
Posted by: Brenda | October 03, 2006 at 08:04 AM
i can only imagine how beautiful that scenery is in person.
Posted by: maryse | October 03, 2006 at 08:07 AM
Mornings are just better with a shot of Margene on the rocks.
Posted by: Lucia | October 03, 2006 at 08:27 AM
Breathtaking picture taking! So you SIP (spindle in public) too?
Posted by: Lark | October 03, 2006 at 08:29 AM
Fall's the best. Spring is nice too, but not quite as vibrant.
Posted by: Martha | October 03, 2006 at 08:35 AM
Beautiful fall colors. Fiber dyed in colors of that first picture would be gorgeous.
Posted by: Kelly | October 03, 2006 at 08:47 AM
I can feel the crisp mountain air in your photos. THANK YOU!!!
Posted by: Sylvia | October 03, 2006 at 08:49 AM
We're being a bit cheated out of our colors this year. You've sucked all the beauty over there to Utah, you mean woman!!!! :)
Posted by: Norma | October 03, 2006 at 08:51 AM
Sooooo pretty M. I posted a fall picture today. One single tree. lol!!
Posted by: scout | October 03, 2006 at 08:56 AM
Such gorgeousness!!!! I can't belive I went so many years without knowing the beauty of the non-coastal west.
Posted by: carole | October 03, 2006 at 09:13 AM
Absolutely stunning photos :o)
Posted by: JessaLu | October 03, 2006 at 09:14 AM