Classic Western Beauty

In a couple of weeks, there will be vast meadows with millions of wildflowers. On July 4th weekend, we're a bit early. But hiking along the Carson River in Hope Valley is still as pretty as it gets.

Here's a few pics:

That's the east side Steven's Peak. Red Lake Peak is to its left.

We could see lots of minnows in the river. 

Probably large trout, too, as evidenced by multiple fly fishermen.