Although not officially over, the most colorful portion of the autumn season has come and gone. It is always too short, but then again, I guess that is why we appreciate the season characterized by gold and red color. This years autumn highlight came on a day trip to drive the Mt. Nebo Scenic Byway. It is a 37 mile loop, starting in Payson and ending in Nephi.
SuzAnn and I got a very early start, well before dawn, in order to make it up to Payson Lake in time for sunrise. It was a beautiful crisp and clear morning with almost no breeze. This provided great mirror like conditions on the lake to capture the golden reflections of the “Quakies” on the distant shore.
We spent the balance of the day meandering the loop and taking in the sweeping vistas that are dominated by Mt. Nebo (11,928′).
