Monday, January 20, 2025

James Lee Loops and beyond

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Carson Range seen from the James Lee Loops area south of Jacks Valley Elementary School The James Lee Loops are located between Jacks Valle...
Friday, December 27, 2024

Sierra Front Trail: Thomas-Creek-to-Ballardini-Ranch section

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Sierra foothills west of Reno with Mount Peavine in the far back (upper right corner) At Thomas Creek Trailhead The Thomas-Creek-to - Ballar...
Saturday, October 26, 2024

Aspen fall colors in the Mt. Rose Wilderness southwest of Reno, Nevada

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Aspen grove seen from an upper section of the   Jones White Loop Trail October is the time when aspen fall colors paint many mountain fores...
Sunday, September 29, 2024

Exploring historic Tunnel Camp, Vernon, Nevada

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Hanging lamp at a small cemetery in the foothills of the Seven Troughs Range : historic Tunnel Camp can be seen further back in the “trough...
Saturday, August 31, 2024

Off the crest: hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in the Feather River Canyon from Belden to Chips Creek

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Feather River Canyon near Belden (seen from Pacific Crest Trail, Aug. 29, 2024) The very short section of the Pacific Crest Trail ( PCT ) ...
Sunday, June 2, 2024

“Floriston Section” of the Tahoe Pyramid Trail: from the East End of Hirschdale Road to Floriston

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Truckee Canyon and River with whitewater rapids south of Floriston    The bistate Hirschdale-to-Verdi section of the Tahoe Pyramid Trail (...
Saturday, April 27, 2024

Carpinteria State Beach: terraced bluffs, tar pit beach and dunes

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Tar rocks at Carpinteria State Beach The Carpinteria State Beach includes campsites within a coastline area of historical and geological in...