Tuesday, June 3, 2014

In The Green

Last weekend, we took a drive to Foresthill.  It's such a peaceful place, and we had a picnic lunch overlooking the view of the Sierra Nevada mountains.



The tall cedar trees smell so good.


Do you know what this is?  I thought it was so pretty, and it looks like some kind of wheat?


The dandelions and butterflies graced the forest.



This sign caught my eye.


Leaving Foresthill, we crossed the Auburn-Foresthill Bridge, and it is the highest bridge in California, and the fourth highest in the United States.



I always love my visits here.


~Sheri
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36 comments:

  1. E.June 3, 2014 at 6:04 AM

    Beautiful pictures! I'd love to visit this place some day. Signs fascinate me too, I take pictures of them very often.

    Enjoy your day Sheri! :)

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  2. Optimistic ExistentialistJune 3, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    Oh wow these are some amazing views Sheri. Look at those awesome conifers!! And that bridge looks a mile high :)

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  3. SusieJune 3, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    Sheri, What beautiful views. I love to take trips like that. Just go and enjoy and then return home. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  4. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    Che posto magnifico...che foto meravigliose....complimenti
    Buon inizio settimana e grazie sempre per i tuoi commenti dolcissimi
    Un abbraccio cara

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  5. Rustic Vintage CountryJune 3, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Stunning, beautiful.....I want to be there!! Suzy xx

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  6. TeresaJune 3, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    I love picnics and there are some terrific places not far from our home and close to the beach, but still country like, but last year my kids social life turned them into Kardashians ahahahah.

    We have that wheat like grass by the road here too. I find this signs so amazing. Imagine the little seeds traveling all the way above the Ocean until reaching your neck of the woods - the other day Washington Post had a graphic that showed that when I'm by the beach, if I swam in a line across the Ocean I'd cross North or South Carolina (depending where I'd stand) and then into Japan. Fascinating isn't it? I think so. Small World if you connect the dots.

    But I digress... love your pictures Sheri. They show the serenity and whimsy with which you made the trip. And the smile.

    You're an inspiration!

    Teresa

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  7. White Lace and PromisesJune 3, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Oh how beautiful! The BRIDGE, that's another story. I'm scared to death of a bridge.

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  8. Cranberry MorningJune 3, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    What a gorgeous place! And the plant looks like some sort of oats to me, but I don't know. Pretty, whatever it is. I'm not too fond of bridges either, but they do come in handy. :-)

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  9. BarbaraJune 3, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    What a lovely place, so sad it's too far to visit. Such beautiful captures of Nature and I don't know the name but I know it's a wheat.

    Love,
    B.

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  10. TARYTERREJune 3, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    That looks like the most idyllic place for a picnic lunch. The bridge is beautiful too but it would frighten me to cross it.

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  11. AnneJune 3, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    Gorgeous scenery and photos! Hope you have a good week:)
    ~Anne

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  12. Attic ClutterJune 3, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Sheri
    oh a peaceful pretty place to be(:)
    glad you are doing so well
    hugs,patty

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  13. NelyJune 3, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Ohh my dear Sheri,this pictures are so gorgeus,beautiful place..I love briges so much!
    Many hugs
    Nely

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  14. Castles Crowns and CottagesJune 3, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Good afternoon sweet friend! On the road? How I wish to take a little trip up to Carmel, and we were going to go, but other commitments have taken our priority this summer. I can almost smell the pines here my friend! XOXOX

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  15. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 3, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    The mountains are beautiful and that bridge? OH MY! It is incredible and very scary! I showed your post to my hubby! I've never seen a bridge like that! WOW! Thanks for sharing your trip! Hugs, Diane

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  16. StacyJune 3, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    These are beautiful mountains; the scenery is amazing. I love day trips like these more than disneyland! Have a lovely evening.

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  17. NanaDianaJune 3, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    What a gorgeous, gorgeous place to visit...and that is QUITE a bridge! I can almost smell the cedars in the air there.

    That looks like summer wheat to me, Sheri. xo Diana

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  18. Sola ScripturaJune 4, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    What spectacular views! Thank you for sharing this beautiful spot with us.

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  19. Antee GurungJune 4, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    amazing pictures and u have such a beautiful way of viewing your surroundings!!! just loved going through it

    have a lovely week dear!!
    btw do check out my new post
    stay in touch
    xoxo

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  20. Aida June 4, 2014 at 3:39 AM

    How magnificent is that bridge. I would be scared to walk or drive on it. Just the thought of how high it is makes me shiver.
    But the winner is its surrounding, so peaceful, so serene so magical. Takes my breath away.
    Thank you for sharing your wonders of wonder dear friend. Hope you are having a good week.
    hugs.
    Aida

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  21. BetyJune 4, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Wonderful pictures of a fairy forest!

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  22. UnknownJune 4, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    These pictures are amazing!!!

    http://ladyparisienne.blogspot.fr/

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  23. Celestina MarieJune 4, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Hi Sheri, what a wonderful little side trip. The trees are gorgeous and that bridge is amazing. Love the street signs. Sounds like you had a perfect day.

    Happy Wednesday sweet friend.
    Hugs!
    XO

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  24. It's meJune 4, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    Wowwwwww what a view !!!..lovely week love Ria...x !

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  25. SusanJune 4, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Oooooo, Sheri. I think I'd be scared on that bridge! Lovely photos. Lovely trip. Thanks for sharing. Susan

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  26. Riitta SinikkaJune 4, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    ♥ Hello, my dear friend! Wow, wow, wow; what a beautiful place and lovely photos! Hugs, Riitta♥

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  27. Antee GurungJune 4, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    hey sherri!!! just wanted to say how awesome you are and your comment just made my day!!!

    have a lovely week darling

    xoxo

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  28. Mary Palumbo CollingsJune 5, 2014 at 1:28 AM

    How beautiful to get away to such a gorgeous place for a picnic lunch… looks like the weather was great. Your photos are so pretty Sheri. I love that area, can almost smell it from here…
    Wishing you a good upcoming weekend…
    XOXO Mary

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  29. ImogenJune 5, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    Beautiful. I always appreciate your posts and it makes me smile to come to your blog. Loving the new changes on your blog too.

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  30. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comJune 5, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    What wonderful photos of the Sierra Nevada..
    The bridge is so so high.
    Great to be out in the country, with the smell of pines.
    I think the photo is barley..but not too sure.
    happy Thursday Sheri.
    xxx val

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  31. Jemma@athomewithjemmaJune 5, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Sheri,
    I grew up in Idaho and family picnics were basically a tradition in our sweet little family. We would always load up in the pickup and head to the mountains. These lovely photos brought back precious memories and truly I can smell the pines!
    Love
    Jemma

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  32. UnknownJune 5, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Sheri, You live in such a beautiful and diverse part of the country, Thanks for sharing it's beauty with the rest of us!

    Love,
    Mary

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  33. forgetmenotJune 5, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Sheri, It looks like you had a wonderful time--such beautiful scenery. Isn't it lovely to spend the day outside surrounded by beauty! Enjoy your weekend, my friend. Mickie :)

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  34. UnknownJune 5, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    I just loved the pics and the view! Kisses!
    talkingabout-reb.blogspot.com

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  35. pinksJune 6, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Wow looks like a gorgeous trip!! and great photos! :) I love woodland like that - something so special and peaceful about them- you can just forget the world at home and rest your mind!

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  36. Rose LJune 18, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    You wanna see tall magnificent trees? Come to the Pacific NW. I love living in Oregon because of its amazing beauty! I have taken many photos of the various gardens and of nature up here (you can see on my old blog posts). God kissed the earth here!

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