Spring at Descanso Gardens 2019
I recently posted a story about the Camellia Show at Descanso Gardens. The show was a side trip; my real reason for visiting the gardens was
Anza Borrego Wildflowers
California has had record rain this year resulting in snow in the Sierra Nevada and the local mountains, as well as a
Spring Camellia Show – La Canada-Flintridge, CA
My recent search for spring flowers brought a surprising result. I ended up at the Southern California
A Frosty Morning in Southern California
As I start this little story, it’s raining outside my window. It’s been raining for several days here in Southern California. I’m not complaining because the rain brings snow to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. That’s a good thing. It also briefly brings
Tule Elk Reserve – Buttonwillow, CA
Roughly 150 years ago, about half a million Tule Elk roamed California’s Central Valley. As with so many animals in America, the elks were game and men hunted the herds to near extinction. I recently visited the Tule Elk Reserve in Buttonwillow, near Bakersfield because
Huntington Library – Chinese Garden, San Marino, CA
I recently attended a photography workshop, a portion of which was spent at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. Our assignment was to
Surf Beach, California
As part of my Lompoc trip, I planned to find a beach. Yes, California has a long coastline, but much of the
Bug Fair 2018
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County just had its 32nd annual Bug Fair. Of course, I had to go and what better than to
The Salton Sea
My recent trip to Joshua Tree National Park was the catalyst that set in motion my sudden curiosity about the Salton Sea. For years I’ve lived completely oblivious to this section of California, but now I felt