Category: california
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The Dark Mission of the Missions
Mission San Juan Bautista was founded in 1797. It is associated with several unsettling historical facts and legends. These range from its precarious geographical location to local ghost lore. Many locals and visitors report paranormal activity. They have seen Native American apparitions near the mission. Others have seen apparitions at the old rodeo grounds. Due…
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Wild Muscle
I hit the laundromat today to wash a few bulky items that won’t fit in my washer at home. At least that’s what my wife says. 🤷🏻♂️ But I’m glad I did, as it put this beauty right in my lap. Caught this classic muscle car in the wild, just begging me to photograph her.…
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Build a Bridge and Get Over It.
I was out with my friend John yesterday, we had decided to get outside and explore just a little. We had decided to hit Purdon and do a little photography, and drone flying. While we were out there, we were marveling over the the ingenuity of humans, and the lengths they would go to for…
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Cemented in History
Imagine if you will, a world where a cement plant goes out of business and after all is said and done, after the world has moved on, the only thing left behind is… cement? I would say that the product of a company would typically be the first asset to be liquidated, but then again…
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The Historic ‘D’ Ranch
Happy Moday everyone! Although it’s Monday and the beginning of the work week again, I am fresh off a weekend adventure and feeling good. I spent the day yesterday traveling about the Point Reyes National Seashore, which, if you’re unfamiliar with, is a great way to spend a sunday. There is so much to see…
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Does a Bear Sh*t in the Woods?
Recently I had the opportunity to find out. But let’s back up a second. I wasn’t out there looking for the answer to an age old question. I was out there to snag a good photo of the eagle. It had been frequenting the South Yuba, just upriver from the covered bridge at Bridgeport. This…
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The Buttermilk Bend Trail
Located in the South Yuba River State Park at Bridgeport, the Buttermilk Bend trail is a must see if you are a fan of wildflowers. It is an easy trek, 2.5 miles out and back and the trail is fairly level on seeing an elevation gain of 216 feet. Portions of the trail are narrow…
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Putting the 1st Ammendment to use.
Use it or lose it Grandpa always said. First off, let me say that I am not a historian, I am not an expert of any subject of any kind. I am just a guy who is alive right now during these strange times in America, making observations. Watching. Learning as we navigate this thing…
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