Went hiking at the Pinnacles yesterday (pics)

[skygazer]

And drove right by Oedi's house on the way (I waved).

The Pinnacles is pretty neat - it's the remains of part of an ancient volcano. In the process of tectonic place movement, about 3/4 of it is near Hollister and the other part is down by LA - that's how much the earth moves over the millenia.

Lots of good hiking and nifty rock formations. Saw some rock climbers in action which was pretty cool. Good time.

This is a reservoir on one of the trails -



Neat rocks -



Taken on one of the rim trails - nice views up there -

[SPKrazy]

1. Very reminiscent of where I grew up

foothills looked a lot like that

then in the mountains it was greener and there was water...

good pics skygazer!

:hi:

[skygazer]

2. It's been so dry this year

It's always dry but we got about 50% of what we needed for rainfall. I just hope nobody drops a match anywhere. The fire danger is high.

It was a really fun day, though. Thanks. :hi:

[billyskank]

3. Beautiful!

Thanks sky. The only thing missing was a picture of you. :hug:

[skygazer]

4. Why, thanks

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear skygazer!

Oh, nice pics!

I can feel the heat from here!

Lots of beautiful scenery up there...

Thanks for sharing it today!

:hug:

[skygazer]

6. Thanks, Peggy

It was hot but not as hot as it might have been. There was a breeze blowing which made it very nice. I love the wildness of this country. :hi:

[EstimatedProphet]

7. Isn't that some of the famous Star Trek scenery?

[skygazer]

8. I think they used similar landscapes around LA

Which is where the other part of this formation is. I don't know if that was what they used though it would be neat if it was.

However, speaking of Star Trek, I plan on visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium which was used as the Cetacian Institute in Star Trek IV. :hi:

[Oeditpus Rex]

9. Oh, you waved

How nice. :eyes:




:P

[skygazer]

10. Yes, I waved, SmartyPants

I'm a Yankee - I wouldn't think of dropping in on someone unannounced.

(but I did wave both ways - there and back O8) )

[Oeditpus Rex]

11. You coulda called and said

"Hey, we're over by your place. Wanna play Yahtzee?"