Pinyon Pine stump

The first couple of miles of the trail to Wildrose Peak passes through a Juniper and Pinyon Pine forest. Along the trail several pine stumps are visible from where trees were cut over 100 years ago to provide fuel for the kilns.

Death Valley National Park - Day five

April 19th 2010
Geo: 36.6001, -117.128On our last full day of hiking we wanted to avoid the heat of the desert if we could and find a hike with some good views. I had considered hiking along Dante's View but really wanted to do one of the two really high peaks in the park, either Telescope Peak or Wildrose Peak. Telescope is the highest point in the park at over 11,000 feet but was too snow covered and ic ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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