In July, purple lupine are in bloom.
In July, purple lupine are in bloom.
I have to look this up someday, but I think Crane Flat is around 6000 feet, or maybe 7000. Driving further east, you go up a bit more.
Later, to the south, lies Tuolumne Valley...
... where colorful flowers grow in unexpected places.
(If anyone knows what kind of flowers these are, let me know.)