Miss Reagan exploring the snow for the first time, at Wolverton in Sequoia National Forest. Photo by: Nichole McDaniel
After my walk at Congress Trail I was trying to find something that wasn’t a hike for Miss Reagan to enjoy. Knowing she was allowed at the campgrounds and just off the roads, we headed up the mountain to Wolverton which was considered a snow play area for kids, available for sledding and such. I even saw one family building a snowman. I am not sure if Miss Reagan loved the snow but it was fun to see her first time in it. She really is a great adventure dog.
At this point it was starting to get dark and I didn’t want to drive down the mountain with icy roads. So I started to head back, with maybe time for one more stop. I decided to pull into the parking lot by the visitor center, as a I did this thick fog started rolling in creating beautiful light streaming through the trees.
Light beams through the still trees in the magic of winter. Photo by: Nichole McDaniel
Immediately grabbing my phone and camera, I captured these amazing photos. The lighting, large trees, and snow created this magical moment. As I walked further along this short trail, there were people waiting for the sunset. Seeing how cloudy it was, I left that location hoping to get to a better vantage point to see the sunset.
Driving back down the winding road of Sequoia National Park. Photo by: Nichole McDaniel
As I drove down the foggy winding road, I reminisced about the unique experience I just had at the park. The clouds started to clear for the sunset so I decided to pull over to enjoy the view. I sat there in awe as the clouds moved quickly and the sun illuminated the sky with vibrant colors as the mountain tops peaked through.
Painted Clouds Covering Mountain Tops in the Distance at Sequoia National Park. Photo By: Nichole McDaniel