The Sierra Nevada and the Cascade Mountains meet in Plumas County, and fall color against the grey backdrop of the volcanic rock that covers the region makes for dramatic views.
In Plumas County, the fall color is underfoot and overhead: from the low-growing Indian rhubarb to the mighty English maples, the array of colors in this region could make a box of crayons jealous.
It had been a four-hour journey, in part through the breathtaking beauty of Plumas National Forest.
Plumas County offers a particularly long season for fall foliage.