On The Move: Point Reyes National Seashore

Sunset on Limantour Beach. Point Reyes National Seashore, CA

The Point Reyes Peninsula has long baffled geologists. Why should the rocks of this craggy coast match rocks in the Tehachapi Mountains more than 310 miles to the south? The answer lies in plate tectonics and the continual motion of the Earth’s crust. Geologically, Point Reyes National Seashore is a park on the move. The… Continue reading On The Move: Point Reyes National Seashore

Land of Turmoil: Lava Beds National Monument

Bunchgrass Trail & Schonchin Butte, Lava Beds National Monument, CA

Lava flows from the Medicine Lake Volcano shaped the Lava Beds landscape, creating a wide range of habitats for a diverse, and sometimes surprising, array of flora and fauna

Manhattan Of Trees: Redwood National Park

Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail. Redwood National Park, CA

A hike through Redwood National and State Parks capturing images of Ah-Pah, Lady Bird Johnson, Prairie Creek and Trillium Falls trails

Born of Fire: Pinnacles National Park

Machete Ridge. Pinnacles National Park, CA

A hike through a couple trails in Pinnacles National Park capturing images of Balconies Cave, Balconies Cliffs and Machete Ridge

Borderlands = Wonderlands

Chiricahua Mountains, Coronado National Forest, AZ

Words seldom do wonderlands justice; what you will see in the South West is a leather-jacket geology in mirrored shades, high heels and deep red lipsticks… Cactus in memory of Benjamin Britten: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Destination: Moon – White Sands National Monument Guadalupe Mountains National Park Beneath The Surface: Carlsbad Caverns National Park… Continue reading Borderlands = Wonderlands

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Imaginary Character #1: Human beings never fail to intrigue me, I wish I could understand why...The imaginary dialogue between two Great Egrets. Assateague Island National Seashore. Chincoteague, VA

As in: Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park Assateague Island National Seashore

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We are jazzed you're here...NOLA

We’re Jazzed You’re Here! The French Quarter in NOLA Bayou Coquille at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Chalmette Battlefield & National Cemetery