Manzanita Lake Being Wind Swept
Lassen Volcanic National Park guide Shanda Ochs reports that the air around Manzanita Lake at the park’s northwest entrance was filled with willow leaves swirling in the wind this past Sunday, “So, I don’t expect to see these on the branch much longer.”
Cottonwood were also being blown away. This is in line with what we’ve seen reported in areas of the Northern Sierra and lower Cascades where dry leaves aren’t holding color for long. Sandra writes, “Many just seem to be dying and skipping color change altogether.”
Yet to turn color are the alders. Though, reflections of orange-red Lemmon’s willow and golden-orange willows reflected in the often-still waters of Manzanita Lake provide a beautiful picture.
Near Peak GO NOW (50-75%) – Lassen Volcanic National Park – Willows and cottonwood are peaking. Alders are patchy.
This blog is soo gorgeous and informative. Thank you kindly. Louisa M Braxton
Exquisite, breath taking. With the calmness of the ripples in the lake, the stillness of the trees and the changing of the season/colors makes one feel as if they are sitting at the lakes edge, dipping their toes in the water taking in the fragrance of the conifers. Shanda was able to capture the essence of the moment.