The Salton Sea is a shallow, saline, endorheic rift lake located directly on the San Andreas Fault, predominantly in the U.S. state of California’s Imperial and Coachella valleys Source: Wikipedia
Tag: Pinnacles Of America
On The Move: Point Reyes National Seashore
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
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
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
A hike through a couple trails in Pinnacles National Park capturing images of Balconies Cave, Balconies Cliffs and Machete Ridge