Winter is Back
On the ridge trail in the rain. Castle Rock State Park. February 27, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.
There is a black and white version also.
—–
February 2005
Morning Sun
Morning sun on oak trees and new grass. Almaden Quicksilver Park. February 26, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.
—–
New Oak Foliage
New oak foliage. Almaden Quicksilver Park. February 26, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.
—–
Should Be a Great Wildflower Year
First, as I hiked today (in my part of Central California) I noticed that there are already many wildflower plants coming up. Second, we officially reached our normal total annual rainfall level today, with quite a bit of the rainy season still to come.
—–
Rainy Hike at Castle Rock
Rocks, trees, and moss at Castle Rock State Park. February 19, 2005. Photograph copyright Dan Mitchell.
There is also a black and white version of this photo.
—–
New Grass
Hillside near Guadalupe Reservoir. Almaden Quicksilver Park. February 12, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.
—–
Senador Mine
Senador Mine. Almaden Quicksilver Park. February 12, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.
—–
Near Senador Mine
Looking west from the ridge above Senador Mine. Almaden Quicksilver Park. February 12, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell
Today’s short hike took me to the north end of Almaden Quicksilver Park via the McAbee Road entrance. I’ve hiked to the edge of this area on long walks from the other end of the park, but today [...]
A New Favorite Trail
I’ve been hiking at Calero County Park recently. The most obvious feature of this park south of San Jose is Calero Reservoir, which is used by powerboaters. However, the hills behind the reservoir hold some very nice trails which are shared by equestrians and some hikers.
I have not hiked all the trails in this park, [...]
Rainy Trail
Rain, trail, and trees. Castle Rock State Park. February 27, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.
—–