Bummer on the Covid. You and me both. First time, for me. Wasn't much to speak of, but it made a chest cold hang around for countless weeks. Dragging, no energy, lots of sleep. Blech.

Yeah, the Long Valley from Crowley Lake up to June Lake, roughly, is spectacular. Like it in the springtime when everything's so unspeakably green. But when autumn hits and the colors of the meadows and grasslands change, as you say ... it's so peaceful. Incomparable.

I haven't done anywhere near enough bushwackin' along the dirt roads and trails in the region. What an amazing "gravel" bike tour it must make, at the right time of year. Had a buddy about 40yrs back who often headed up to Crowley and some nearby "high country" lakes for his fishing. Was always his favorite spot.

It's that sort of place during that time of year that prompts people to speak of "God's Country." No doubt.