Mossy Creek

The Creek, originally uploaded by ParsecTraveller.

An extremely mossy and green part of a creek in Las Trampas. It is so wonderful up in the canyons of that park...today, there were California poppies, shooting stars, filaree, woodland stars, and California saxifrage blooming. The waterfalls were also flowing nicely, and they will be gushing tomorrow as a storm is coming in.

Spring starts this month...how's it coming along in the rest of the country?

California Grape

A cluster of wild California grapes found on a vine growing in Las Trampas.

Fall in Las Trampas

Fall in Las Trampas, originally uploaded by ParsecTraveller.

The poison oak is getting some amazing color right now. Although fall doesn't officially start until Monday, the plants can tell that the seasons are changing.

Gearing Up for Waterfall Season: '08-'09

This winter, hunts for waterfalls will include further exploring in Las Trampas and Mt. Diablo. I will also attempt to find the elusive, little-known Tehan Falls, which is supposedly 60 feet tall. If we're lucky, we'll get a lot of rain this year, as it is both necessary (to combat fires) and enjoyable (for waterfall hunters).