Fog over San Joaquin Valley
Originally uploaded by shaverlaked.
No, this spectacular view is from Wildflower Village in Shaver. From this deck one usually sees a brilliant composite of valley lights, but when the fog sets over the valley it feels as though ownership has changed from mountain to beachfront property. In the distance one can see the coastal mountain range, which inhances the awesome sunsets seen from this same property.
posted by Valerie Mortensen at
3:45 PM
kayak at cove at Florence
Originally uploaded by shaverlaked.
It seems as though winter is going to be milder this year, although we have had some winters when all the snow fell in March.
No, this photo is not a winter shot, but is a photo of Florence Lake a great place to travel to this coming summmer...Florence Lake is above Huntington and is a great Kayak trip for two. Yesterday was so sunny that my thoughts drifted a bit to a summer past.
posted by Valerie Mortensen at
10:38 AM
Snow
Originally uploaded by shaverlaked.
That was last week...this week we have had remarkable sunny weather..really beautiful with the snow all around.
Special Olympics coming soon at Sierra Summit. A very worthy cause and a lot of fun!
posted by Valerie Mortensen at
9:02 PM
IMG_1068
Originally uploaded by shaverlaked.
Everyone one in Shaver Lake woke to glistening snow this morning and what a wonderful site that was. I wish everyone I knew and loved was here to enjoy this fun day in the snow.
Currently the snow has piled to near five inches in town and still falling.
posted by Valerie Mortensen at
2:07 PM
This Saturday night Sierra Summit, at Huntington Lake, will be having fireworks on top the snowy mountains and it should be beautiful...call them for more information 559-893-3316.
posted by Valerie Mortensen at
2:12 PM
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Originally uploaded by shaverlaked.
This part of Musick Creek used to flow throught my back yard...it still does flow, but it is no longer my back yard. Musick Creek flows nearly year round, depending on snow and rainfall each year.
Right now it is "roaring."
The sun is shining here in Shaver and it is beautiful! The 4-5 inches of snow we received a few days ago is quickly melting--but there is still plenty at the higher elevations.
Still doing that "snow dance."
posted by Valerie Mortensen at
12:58 PM
Fox 4
Originally uploaded by shaverlaked.
Shaver looks a little more like this picture today, but with the warmer temperatures expected this week I don't think it will last long. Shaver itself did get about six inches of snow...just a light coating of white...but it is still pretty.
posted by Valerie Mortensen at
8:01 PM
snow
Originally uploaded by shaverlaked.
This snowy scene was taken at Musick Creek in the Dogwood subdivision several years ago. I am hoping that we can visually and personally capture this same scene very soon--snow in Shaver .
Although we hear the Summitt is getting snow, here in Shaver it snowed long enough to make a "powdered sugar" dusting and then rain melted it all away.
Maybe tomorrow?
posted by Valerie Mortensen at
6:17 PM
Lakes, mountains, boating, snow skiing, water skiing, hiking--Shaver Lake has it all! We have Fourth of July fireworks on the lake, wine tasting, The Black Pot Cook-off, fabulous weather, bountiful wildlife, and so much more. Let me update you each day with all the fun, excitement, adventure, and happenings here in Shaver Lake. If you don't read the Shaver Lake Blog, you're out of the loop. Get with it!
I grew up in Fresno (my husband in Sanger)and now live in Shaver Lake and have for the past eight years. We only wanted a mountain retreat...but we were spending so much time here that before long I was teaching at Pine Ridge Elementary and we moved here full time. My husband still commutes to Fresno and claims it is "no problem." I have two sons, one lives in New York, and the other in Fresno. I am currently selling Real Estate(www.ValerieMortensen.com)in these mountains and loving what I do. There are many Real Estate Associates so the competition can be tough, but I would not want to sell Real Estate anywhere else. Helping clients find that special mountain getaway is very special to me.
