There are places in this country that are every bit as beautiful as most National Parks, but are nearly unknown by most Americans. Lamoille Canyon is one of those special places.
The canyon is the largest valley in the Ruby Mountains south of Elko, Nevada. It was carved by glaciers, and usually has snow fields and waterfalls year round. We missed them because of the dry year.
Wildlife includes beavers, and their ponds create reflective pools that are great for photographing the massive canyon walls. There are also bighorn sheep and mountain goats.
The canyon walls soar 2000 feet above the valley floor so sunlight hits some of the cliffs while others are in shadow. The sheer rock walls remind me of Yosemite Valley.
The morning view in the beautiful campground included this dagger of light when the early sunlight touched the ridge.
The morning light bounced off a mountain and reflected in the water of the creek next to my campsite. In the space of one second, the color disappeared when the sunlight reached the water. The rocks in this photo were in shadow, and they picked up the reflected blue of the sky.
The road through Lamoille Canyon is paved and 12 miles long. For you younger, more energetic kids, there are miles of trails. The campground is excellent and there are motels and restaurants in nearby Elko. Don't miss the Basque food at the Star Hotel!
The canyon is the largest valley in the Ruby Mountains south of Elko, Nevada. It was carved by glaciers, and usually has snow fields and waterfalls year round. We missed them because of the dry year.
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