Sunday, January 9, 2011

HWK 111

Hiking With Kevin, January, 2011

Kevin and I took advantage of neither of us having anything to do and a beautiful winter day and took to the trails in our beautiful foothills.  We headed to Tunnel Trail, one that we've been wanting to visit.

We soon encountered man's futile attempt to hold Mother Nature at bay. This thing will hold back a mountain?



We enjoyed the geology, of course.

An interesting piece of shale

The uplift is nearly vertical across the canyon....

....and indeed, on this side of the canyon, too.  Cool uplifted sandstone with the shale layer eroded.
 And we enjoyed the sights.
A nice view of Santa Cruz Island

Evidence of the Jesusita Fire



And of course, I love them wild flowers!

I think this is Cliff Aster (close up below)


My favey: Canyon Sunflower

See the ladybug hiding in the leaves?

Chinese Houses?


1 comment:

BobbieS53 said...

Beautiful, as always! And a handsome lad to boot.