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Vernal Pools and Cattles Along the Range

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Ebie

Continuing my photo display of our day trip to Carizzo Plain on April 10th this year. I have no update as to the wildflower conditions today, so please call their field office before you explore this over a 100 mile drive from Los Angeles.

This is a shot along Soda Lake Road coming from the Maricopa Highway 166. Soda Lake Road is parallel to the San Andreas fault line. The mountain in the background could be the the Elkhorn Range. We were fortunate enough to see some water on this creek, with some salt residue on the edges. This time last year although wildflowers were abundant, this creek was already dry.

The cows were photogenic enough to pose for us.

A long shot of them from the other side of the creek

Blue sky reflected

Colored rocks, lichen and some weeds added beauty to the landscape.

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Hunt for Wildflowers

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Ebie

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Klaus, Sandy, Wren, and Sylvia

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This year is not a good year for wildflowers, although we found a few areas that are better than others. Another road trip we took with our fellow hikers and photo enthusiasts to Carizzo Plain National Monument, bordering Kern and San Luis Obispo counties in Southern California.

Taken on April 10, 2011 before another road trip to Sedona, Arizona. Whew! What a hectic and busy weekend activities for this working mom!

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The mountain range is still green, but no showy colorful flowers.

There were some patches of goldfields and owl’s clover

Yellows brighten up the area

A close up of tidy tips.

Overall, I was happy with this fun adventure, although not disappointed at all. There are other places that at this time, wildflowers have peaked their blooms.

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Rock Reflections at Red Rock Crossing

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Ebie

This is the back side of the Cathedral Rock that we hiked in the morning. We had to cross Oak Creek to capture this effect. The only way to get to the other side was to cross the logs. With the help of my fellow hikers, I made it.

5:42 p.m.

But coming back, I had to get my shoes wet!

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Adventure in Red Rock Country!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ebie

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Klaus, Sandy, Wren, and Sylvia

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After a few months of on and off blogging, because I was training on my own, I was ready to explore with our hiking group for a five day adventure to Sedona, Arizona. My goal was 30% hike and 70% photography, but it was more than I have wanted to achieve.

Sedona was named after Sedona Arabelle Miller Schnebly (1877–1950), the wife of the city’s first postmaster. She was recognized for her hospitality and industriousness. Sedona is very well noted for its red sandstone formations, the Red Rocks of Sedona.

The is the panoramic view from our hotel at 7:30 in the morning. Yes, and I am an early riser!

There were so many things to do and see driving the scenic RTE 66 from California, through the back roads and desert to Arizona.

On our second day I twisted my ankle and scrape my knee, but I was so surprised it dried up so fast. This post is not in chronological order, but I want to tell my experience of my hike and climb of the rocks in the Cow Pie trails, until we got to the Medicine Circle. There was some electromagnetic force I was feeling. I did get some scratches bruises, but I did not feel the pain.