The natural and the common is more truly marvelous and mysterious than the so-called supernatural!

"The natural and the common is more truly marvelous and mysterious than the so-called supernatural.  Indeed, most of the miracles we hear of are infinitely less wonderful than the commonest of natural phenomena, when fairly seen."

The Contemplative John Muir

Photo: Alpine Bog Birch is the first shrub to turn autumn colors in the high country.  I found these growing next to Two Rivers Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO.  The peak is called "Notchtop"; September 6, 2013