A vision is what we see through our eyes, we try to memorize the vision we see, our memory sometimes fades and this vision is often lost. We use the camera to record the vision we see with our eyes, so keeping the vision forever. My website is a vision of what I see through my eyes and wish to share with others. By doing this, I feel I am passing my vision onto others through my photography, so that they can enjoy the beautiful world we live in.And I thank you for taking time to browse through my galleries! I hope to encourage people to get out and explore their natural surroundings and outdoor spaces close to home.

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February 06, 2011

Feather River Canyon

The Feather River Canyon, located along Highway 70 between Oroville and Quincy, is one of the most popular scenic driving routes in the state. It’s a major portion of the Feather River National Scenic Byway and serves as the lowest elevation east-west passageway through the Sierra Nevada.


Cascading waterfalls and wildflowers in the spring and brilliant colors in the fall highlight the canyon’s natural beauty. The area also showcases the marvels of power plant, railroad and highway engineering between the steep, rugged canyon walls that drop down to the North Fork of the Feather River.
 


Numerous hiking trails (including the Pacific Crest Trail) are accessed in the canyon, while the river provides opportunities for gold panning, camping and springtime rafting and kayaking. There also are numerous fishing holes along the creeks that intersect the river.
Recreational flow releases on the North Fork Feather River increase the opportunities for whitewater enthusiasts.