It was a cool January day when my father, sister and I strolled along the Cypress Grove Trail. We were out for a lazy walk while the rest of the family followed their own interests that afternoon. Continue reading
Dogwoods in the Valley, 5/1/2013
My husband and I refer to his days off from work as his “four-day” because that’s how many he gets. This “four-day” we drove to Yosemite Valley to see the dogwood trees. Native Americans used the dogwoods to make daggers, arrow shafts and baskets, as well as dye from the roots of the trees. Continue reading
In Search of Wildflowers through the Red Hills, 4/5/13
Entering the protected region.
Having learned about the Red Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern from an outdoor recreation website, I took a drive to the historic town of Chinese Camp in Tuolumne County where Red Hills is located. The area has been designated as a place of critical concern for several reasons, among them: to protect the rare plant species found there, and to protect the winter habitat of the bald eagle. My reason for visiting was to see wildflowers. Continue reading
