Scenic Eastern Sierra, Will the snow ever melt? Mono Lake & McGee Creek, CA, Doug Berry

[@genedavella9817]

That Beaver Dam back there was my all time favorite fishing spot

[@CalNeva]

Cool!

[@kelliezuniga7481]

I like the part with the visitor center

[@CalNeva]

The narration on the tank of Brine Shrimp was my favorite part!

[@CLark-yk7oz]

Did I hear the word donkey? I am in 100%! Super miss skiing Mammoth, hiking the PCT, SO beautiful, enjoy! 👏🙏✌️

[@CalNeva]

Thanks for watching, glad you could come along!

[@marcusfieldfield4069]

Thank you again for another great video Doug... Mono Lake has incredible Vistas.. The Visitor Center is definitely on my bucket list

[@CalNeva]

Any time Marcus, glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrBobm001]

Doug, Viewing your video of the snow fields gave me a moment of heat relief here in Houston area, its 101 f today!

[@CalNeva]

I was actually thinking that some in the hotter areas would appreciate the snow, happy to cool you off in Houston!

[@jessehorner4972]

Thanks Doug, I love this area! Very beautiful with all the wildflowers and snowfields.

[@CalNeva]

Thanx for hiking with us Jesse; if only in spirit! The area awaits your next visit!

[@Tinylukeee]

I love Mono lake! I absolutely enjoi all of your videos and learn about the new places too ! Thank you Mr Doug!🤠🧨🎆💥

[@CalNeva]

Thank you Tiny Lucky! Glad to hear from you!

[@rhondaz356]

They're like a series of science lessons coming to life, as beautifully and meaningfully, as possible. Your videos could be used in schoolrooms to depict science terms, and concepts, especially for children living in areas totally unlike these wide open samples of nature's classrooms. (I'm serious.) EVERYtime I watch one of your videos, I learn something, Doug... either directly through you, or a combo of you, and your knowledgeable guests. There's nothing better than sharing hobbies and interests between friends, as you two do, Doug and Kellie. Thank you, for also sharing them with us. 🏞 🌞🤗👏🌲💐

[@CalNeva]

Rhonda you are so generous in your gifts of uplifting accolades! When one hosts a channel on KZbin, parts of one's personality can't be hidden. We can try to portray a public image, as an entertainer might choose to do, but even if we did, our regular subscribers will still get to know us after watching several of our videos. You are spot on Rhonda, because I love to learn, and I enjoy sharing what new things I have learned with others. Life is so interesting and it never stops surprising me: especially the complexity and variety of the natural world. It is always easier to tear something down than to build it; we can tear house down with a bulldozer in an afternoon but it could take all summer, or longer, to build one. Thank you for building me up Rhonda, very generous of you, as your kind natured personality shines through and touches and builds up those around you. Only strong capable people can build up others; thank you Rhonda!

[@rhondaz356]

@@CalNeva Doug, thank you so much. I could NOT agree more with what you wrote. I believe your love for what you do, your quest for honesty, your desire to learn, and share... shine through everything you do. It all reflects in the people you are friendly with, interview, and introduce to us, as well. You're not afraid to ask questions that help you to better understand... *** I REALLY believe that your presentations would benefit students, let alone people like many of us who just enjoy learning... Have a lovely evening, Doug, and thank you.🌲🛣👏🏞🤠

[@pmurphy12667]

will be there in 12 days and just in time as the warm up begins here in socal. Bee ngoing there 32 years and have never seen it this good

[@CalNeva]

You are going to have a wonderful time; AND, you know it!

[@TOM-C.]

Wow Doug, thanks for yet another reason to visit California. I was lucky to have been born here, and thanks to my parents have many memories of our multiple trips to the Sequoia's, Yosemite, the Redwoods, and all over the western States. This is one area I don't recall going through, and is yet one more reason I consider CA the greatest State for it's dynamical nature, and beauty! 👍😎✌🗽

[@CalNeva]

Thanks for coming along Tom! California is an amazing state; it has six or so different regions all with their own unique beauty. Sorry to hear of some of the many new and unusual problems in some of its cities; the state deserves better. Agree; what a dynamic state Tom!

[@GT-mn3bx]

@@CalNeva Nevada needs to Annex the Sierras from the Central valley east to the NV border. CA doesn't deserve it. Not anymore anyway.

[@TOM-C.]

@@GT-mn3bx What? Not the place man, both States are beautiful, and deserving! ✌🗽

[@TOM-C.]

@@CalNeva Yeah, things are out of hand here, and across the world from what I'm seeing on the net. This whole woke thing has gone way to far, and our politics are also way out of hand, here in Cali, and nationwide! 👍😎✌🗽

[@CalNeva]

@@TOM-C. We should all get out more in the great outdoors, it does good for the soul.

[@tglass0000]

That trail is beautiful! Hoping to camp near the creek soon. Thanks for showing this on a picture perfect day!

[@CalNeva]

Welcome, have a great camping trip!

[@danacalifornia9453]

Hi Doug! Thanks for the ride! Your driving on the narrow roads reminded me of a long-ago song which included “keep your eyes on the road”. 😆 Temps are going up (way up) this weekend -108 over on the West side. Should have more snow melts. So far Tulare Lake is holding. Levees were built up three feet. Some creeks running high, some not so high. Your video’s continue to educate and to inspire one to “go and see what’s out yonder”!

[@CalNeva]

Hi Dana! I think of that song often when I am driving, I think it has saved my butt a few times. That's great the levee was built up, I am rooting for everyone in all the valley towns. Flooding is one of the worst things that can happen, let's hope the levees hold! Hope you are experiencing some fun this summer Dana! We enjoyed making the video for everyone.

[@lisah7304]

Fun facts, majestic views, cool hike Doug! I’m wondering about colorful fauna’s and location of mountains. Thanks 💐💝💐🇺🇸👍🏼🦋omg looks like ALSAKA glaciers wow Doug!

[@CalNeva]

Hi Lisa, glad you enjoyed looking at the birth of our new glaciers; you know, with climate change and all! Kellie identified the yellow flowers as arrow leaved balsam root, I believe. These mountains are just northwest of Bishop and southeast of Mammoth Lakes, CA off US 395. Have a good one Lisa!

[@joebass517]

Another great adventure my friend, McGee creek was amazing as usual, so nice up there, mono lake visitor center is always a must stop very informative, wonder if they still have the bodie info , they had a great video on the ghost town, back in the 80's I was behind mono lake and I ran into a six point mule deer with his herd, was a huge buck, great times in the Sierras thanks for taking us along, I've been watching guys at the inlet flow at Lundy catching 4&5 lbers catch & release they got some toads up there, lots of golds being pushed down I'll be there soon👍

[@CalNeva]

Hi Joe! Sure right about the toads and fishing by Lundy....and just a few days ago I saw some mullies with a buck IN Mono Lake! Nice of you to stop by for a little hiking, glad to have you along Joe!

[@Brother_D_therail]

Hi Brother Doug, I've been trying to comment, but my phone decided to go nuts right in the middle of my comment then froze up completely...maybe that ice bridge froze it up! Sure glad you didn't cross it, those things are dangerous. That ice cornice up there on the mountain...wow...wouldn't want to be under that either! Love Mono Lake, is the visitor center fairly new? I don't remember it. A trip to Convict Lake would be fun too. Another wonderful trip Brother, and thanks to Kellie also! 🇺🇸

[@CalNeva]

Hi Dick! Yep, that ice bridge has enough cooling power to reach way out into the desert and wreck havoc with all kinds of electronics; at least that's what the aliens told me from Area 51. I got your Convict Lake covered, coming soon. The Mono Lake visitor center is a newer building. The local group is being vigilant for the welfare of the lake, many of the west coast seagulls raise their chicks there and so the level needs to be maintained to keep the brooding islands inaccessible to marauding coyotes. Yes, Kellie does some good camera work, is very observant, and regularly initiates excellent ideas. I will relay the compliment to her. Perhaps I am saving Convict Lake footage so we can watch it to cool off when the summer really starts to heat up!

[@Brother_D_therail]

@@CalNeva That's hilarious Doug 🤣. I didn't know the aliens talked to you too, lol. Convict Lake is a great place and easy to get to, one of my old favorite side trips. A video specifically about Mono Lake would be interesting also. Have fun and be safe on your travels Brother! 🇺🇸

[@CalNeva]

@@Brother_D_therail Actually Dick, I am still pissed off at them because the last time they abducted me I ended up getting dumped at a rest stop in Arkansas and had to purchase a Greyhound America Pass. Nobody would pick me up when I was hitch hiking because those little men, they took off with all my clothes. Luckily those little bastards duct taped my wallet to my left thigh, so I had ID when the state trooper picked me up near Conway.

[@Brother_D_therail]

@@CalNeva 😅 And just think, the worst part of that day was the bus trip! 🤣

[@CalNeva]

@@Brother_D_therail Ain't that the truth!

[@GT-mn3bx]

16:27 The snow in the hills has a lot of water content, but the depth is maybe 1/4- 3/8 of 2017 due to all the daily rains.

[@CalNeva]

Good point; spot on!

[@GT-mn3bx]

Could I email you a couple flower pics from over here near Truckee? Big bloom I've never seen before. Round, purple, really sweet smelling.

[@CalNeva]

Certainly: [e-mail]

[@elaineresendez4419]

Have you ever hiked Lundy canyon? It before mono lake heading north on 395. Very beautiful in the fall. Big water fall at the top coming down from saddleback lake from Tiago pass. Check it out

[@CalNeva]

Yes, one of my favorites. I will be covering Lundy Lake Canyon in the fall. Matter of fact, my next video out this Tuesday at 9AM will be exactly where you had mentioned near waterfall. Thank you for joining us!

[@elaineresendez4419]

Nice I don’t hike anymore. Both my knees are shot From many years of hiking. My husband died of Covid n now I watch other people hiking. Really miss it. Thanks for taking me long with you all. Fells like I am hiking again🥰

[@CalNeva]

@@elaineresendez4419 I surmise you are not alone, I believe many of my viewers are like yourself. Many serious outdoors people can't get out on the mountain anymore for various reasons, and I love to bring everyone along with me while I still can. This is part of my mission and I am proud to have you come along!

[@The_Fat_Bald_Trucker]

👍

[@caseyhansen4567]

You and kelly have some gteat adventures

[@CalNeva]

Yes we do, and glad you could come along with us!