Inspiring pictures of landscapes and other beautiful places
Palm Canyon has the largest native California fan palm oasis in the world. It is found in the Agua Caliente Reservation’s Indian Canyons which is located near Palm Springs, California. Our group first hiked[…] Continue reading →
The Mono–Inyo Craters form a 25 mile line of volcanism extending from the Mono Lake area to Mammoth Mountain in California. Near Mono Lake is Panum Crater which is one of the more prominent[…] Continue reading →
Snow Summit is a ski recreation area in the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. It is located by Big Bear Lake and due to its proximity to Los Angeles area is a popular[…] Continue reading →
Castle Rock is a prominent landmark near the south-west end of Big Bear Lake in California. From the top of the rocks there are great views of the lake and surrounding valley. Hiking Castle[…] Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
