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