The Champion Lodgepole Pine and Bluff Lake
In the forest not too far from Big Bear Lake, California is a tree called the Champion Lodgepole Pine. So why does the pine tree have this designation? Well follow along a hike we[…] Continue reading →
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The Mystery of Horseshoe Lake
Near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California are a number of lakes each with their own points of interest. One of them, Horseshoe Lake, caused a stir in 1990 when areas of trees near[…] Continue reading →
Hiking in the Swiss Alps
The Swiss Alps bring to mind glorious mountains and alpine vistas. This summer my niece Rebecca and her parents visited Switzerland for hiking and other sightseeing in the Swiss mountains. They were part of[…] Continue reading →
Visit to Yosemite Valley to See the Falls
I have been to Yosemite Valley a number of times but always at late summer or late fall. While there are lots of great things to do and see during those times the falls[…] Continue reading →
The Ancient Bristlecone Pines
Sometimes on our return trip from Mammoth Lakes we have stopped by the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest located high in the White Mountains in Inyo County in eastern California. Some living trees in the[…] Continue reading →
Sights Along the Way to Bertha Peak
When we were at Big Bear, California over Memorial Day weekend we decided to hike to Bertha Peak. It was a clear day and there are good views of Big Bear Lake and its[…] Continue reading →
Journey to the Point Fermin Lighthouse
The Point Fermin Lighthouse located in San Pedro, California is a nice place to visit with an interesting structure which is surrounded by a park. We decided to get a little exercise by hiking[…] Continue reading →
Hot Creek Geologic Site
The Hot Creek Geologic Site which is 8 miles east of Mammoth Lakes, California is an interesting place to explore. Along Hot Creek geology in action can be observed with steam vents and bubbling[…] Continue reading →
Rock Creek Lake in Inyo County California
During our annual trip to Mammoth Lakes, California we visited the scenic Rock Creek Lake which is located high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In researching this I found there are quite a few[…] Continue reading →
Pacific Crest Trail near Big Bear
This past summer we did a hike on the Pacific Crest Trail and saw beautiful flowers, nice scenery, and one ornery rattlesnake. The Pacific Crest Trail is a trail that goes from the Mexican[…] Continue reading →
