The topography of California has always fascinated me, specifically the deserts (mostly the Mojave) of the east. Originally, I believed the Eureka Valley wasn't part of Death Valley, but was pleasantly suprised to learn it's simply an isolated park of the park. (1/2)

#deathvalley #deathvalleynp #nationalpark #california #easterncalifornia #sanddunes #desert #sand #aeolian #eurekavalley #unitedstatesofamerica #geomorphology #valley #hiking

https://youtube.com/watch?v=cmRJ8Y7clbA&si=jks7K9G3470YkgUA

Great video on roadless areas around #lassenpark in #EasternCalifornia by a forest manager and cartographer.

Logging risked areas may not help with fire and land management. There's a lot of nuance that goes into proper stewardship of forests, highly managed forests of dense monocrop trees burn hotter than less continuous and varied stands actively managed with prescribed fire.

#USFS #logging #LandManagement #ProtectOurPublicLands #forestry #GIS

High Contrast – Hills vs. Mountains

Description: As the Autumn sun rose in Eastern California, I was struck by the hard contrast in colors.

In the foreground are the Alabama Hills: lumpy, rounded and orange/

https://thecareyadventures.com/blog/high-contrast-hills-vs-mountains/

#California #Camping #NorthAmerica #PhotoOfTheDay #USA #AlabamaHills #AlabamaHillsNationalScenicArea #California #contrast #desert #EasternCalifornia #mountains #PhotoOfTheDay #SierraNevada #travel #USA