Yankee Boy Basin Near Ouray Colorado Wildflower Update
Colorado Wildflower Update 2011: Southwest Colorado Near Ouray
July 31, 2011
Pictures of flowers near Twin Falls from July 31, 2011, show that the flowers are still in full bloom. The basin near Twin Falls has numerous flowers that are out and there are many that still have buds too. The flowers will be fantastic for many more days. Remember wildflower etiquette: Do not pick the flowers and try not to walk on them either so that everyone can enjoy the beauty of the basin!
July 22, 2011
Pictures of flowers near Twin Falls from July 22, 2011, from a mobile phone, show that the flowers are coming in beautifully. The basin near Twin Falls has numerous flowers that are out and there are tons of buds too so the flowers will be fantastic for many more days. Remember wildflower etiquette: Do not pick the flowers and try not to walk on them either so that everyone can enjoy the beauty of the basin!
July 1, 2011
Ouray Colorado Wildflowers in Yankee Boy Basin look a little behind schedule in 2011. Typically, wildflowers peak during the third week of July (July 24th). Here are pictures from July 1, 2011 from Twin Falls and above. Notice the snow coverage and beautiful lush green foliage. Yankee Boy Basin is filled with seasonal waterfalls and streams. There are a few flowers out now, but, the majority are still developing!
Stacking Rocks Just to Stack Them well above Twin Falls
Colorado columbines near Twin Falls in Yankee Boy Basin
Deer in the woods below Twin Falls
Jeep sitting between Twin Falls and Wrights Lake Spur
Seasonal Streams and Waterfalls
Wrights Lake Spur in Yankee Boy Basin - Notice the trail requires a little snow travel at this point.
Wrights Lake Spur Looking East
