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Devil’s Punchbowl

Feb 8th, 12 / 16 Comments

The Devil’s Punchbowl, is named this because it is spiked, like a punchbowl, is a tilted sandstone formation.  The County Park consists of 1,310 acres and was opened in December 1963.

The Punchbowl is a deep canyon cut by the runoff of large quantities of water from the higher San Gabriel Mountains occurring over a long period of time. These mountain peaks above the park are 8,000 feet in elevation while the Nature Center is located at 4,740 feet above sea level.

This telescope’s eye piece is too high, I had to tip toe, and it came out a bit blurry.

Short trails within the park showcase the geologic features along the Punchbowl and San Andreas Faults.  On our way out of the park, we stopped by the San Andreas fault line.

Devil’s Punchbowl
Pearblossom, CA
February 4, 2012

Its very ironic that I was here last Saturday.  Sunday 7:49 p.m. California time, (Monday morning at 11:49 a.m. Philippines time, a 6.7 magnitude quake rocked my hometown in Negros Oriental.

Source: US Geological Survey

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Monarch

Feb 1st, 12 / 17 Comments

Monarch butterflies migrate to the Coronado Preserve during the winter, which is typically from November through February. The peak is between December and January. It is also hard to predict when they are active (in warm and sunny) because of the different ecological factors.

The preserve is a huge open space, kids and adults alike enjoy. Even a brief biology class on the life of a monarch can be read at the entrance.

It is open daily, no reservations required, and free admission. They rely on donations.

When we left Los Angeles the day we visited, it was foggy and when we reach Goleta, the monarchs were clustered, wings flapped, high up in the eucalyptus tree.

The docent brought her own monarch and was eager to share. The photo below is Mary, my office mate’s daughter who wanted to experience this! How cute! (With permission from the Momma)

Coronado Butterfly Preserve
Goleta, CA
January 07, 2012

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Odd Signs Along Rte 66

Jan 25th, 12 / 19 Comments

We took Rte 66 from Los Angeles to Sedona, AZ last Spring and saw these signs!

Koi crossing in the middle of the desert?

I prefer dressed chicken

5¢ a dance – I thought it was free

Slightly used napkins and straws – I do not recycle these!

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