#Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

[thorsenmark]

Snow Covered Peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: While at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway with a view looking to the southwest to snow covered ridges and peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains. My thought on composing this image was to take advantage of the way the canyon to my front channeled the view leading up to those distant ridges and peaks. I kept a portion of the blue skies above as I felt it helped to highlight those mountains. The rest was ensuring that I metered the image properly to not below any highlights, while still being able to pull out the nearby shadowed areas later in post production.

[emperornorton47]

Mount San Jacinto

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Enduring Tradition .. [2 / 2]

Sculpture at a trailhead at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Palm Desert, CA.

Speaking of enduring traditions, marking an anniversary here -- I started this one photo a day blog(?) a dozen years ago, on 10/11/12. Somewhat surprised to find that it is still going.

Gerald Clarke Jr. 2014 Purchased from the 2015/2016 El Paseo Exhibition by the City of Palm Desert Public Art Program Artist's Statement: I created Enduring Tradition as a work that connects the modern desert community with its indigenous past. My goal was the creation of a sculpture that represents the local Cahuilla people and their long held basket making tradition. As a member of a basket making family, I have firsthand knowledge of their beauty, utility, and symbolic importance to the Cahuilla people. Through my work I explore traditional artworks of my people and use them to inspire me to make contemporary expressions about the world today. Most importantly, I want to remind the viewer that this is an ancient land that included an ancient culture that still exists today - the Cahuilla people.

[dfroza]

it takes seeds…

@Interior

Fields of wildflowers paint the hills yellow and orange at California’s Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Have a beautiful Sunday!

Photo by Doug Herrema / @BLMNational

5.28.23 • 10:01am • Twitter

will you make our beautiful mysterious Creator King of your heart?

this is the sacred question mark (?) being asked of everyone that is Sourced in Spirit & in Son Light

some “hear” and some do not. some embrace and some turn away.

it has been written to document and preserve it through time, until time’s fullness and the restoration of all things.

God is beauty and Light

He made earth as a “mirroring” of Heaven’s beauty, although the great anxiety we know here is a curse upon this world, a separation from a place that is actually our “Home”

And so the promise exists that earth will become the Kingdom of God again, restoring its True nature. we sense a “reverence” in nature but also danger. but when earth is restored there will no longer be a sense of danger.

it will be Love.

(God is pure Love)

[Head in the Clouds Photography]

Ruby throated hummingbird taking a break

That throat kind of shimmers in the afternoon sun...

Powell Lake

Wetmore, MI

5/28/23

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San Bernardino National Forest, California.

The last of the dusting of snow was still coming down as we started for the top of Ken Point. We ultimately had some pretty grand views and some sun by the end. It might have been a little bit cold, too. From November 2015.

[americasgreatoutdoors]

According to a recent (very real 😉) poll, people overwhelming love paths. Give the people what they want.

This inviting and colorful path is a section of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) that runs through the @mypubliclands Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monuments.

Rising abruptly from the desert floor, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument reaches an elevation of 10,834 feet.  Providing a picturesque backdrop to local communities, visitors can enjoy magnificent palm oases, snow-capped mountains, the PCT, and wilderness areas.  Its extensive backcountry can be accessed via trails from both the Coachella Valley and the alpine village of Idyllwild.

Photo by Bob Wick, BLM. Photo description: A small path leads through a meadow of sagebrush, flowers, and grasses. A pink and blue sunset sky hang above tall mountains in the distance

[mypubliclands]

Beat the Heat

Temperatures are heating up, and this summer is going to be a scorcher! During the late summer months, temperatures can reach dangerous levels. Whether you are hiking, rock climbing, biking, camping, or fishing on BLM-managed lands, stay safe by preparing for extreme temperatures.

Beat the heat this #MyPublicLandsSummer by following these tips below:

Enjoy the sunrise! Get to your BLM destination early to avoid the hottest temperatures of the day, which can occur between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Wearing sunscreen helps prevent sunburn, protect against UVA and UVB lights, as well as lower your risk of skin cancer.

Check the forecast before you leave to ensure you are appropriately dressed. Wear loose, light-colored, lightweight clothing and a hat to stay cool.

Drink plenty of water before, during and after your #BLMAdventures. Don’t forget to bring extra water for your four-legged best friend!

If you are taking your pup out for the day, try to hike grassy areas or bring dog shoes to prevent their paws from burning on the rocky areas.

Watch for signs of heat-related illnesses. Symptoms include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, and nausea.

To combat heat-related illnesses, rest in a cool place and drink a beverage with electrolytes and sodium. Go to https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/summer/heat for more information on what to do if you or someone else has a heat related illness.

Check out https://www.ready.gov/heat and https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat for more heat safety tips to help you #GetHomeSafe this summer.

[exogesis777]

Live long and prosper 😎 #randalhendersontrail (at Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv0EWPugOTs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4osj76f89px4

[thatsnakeman]

Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Palm Desert, CA (OC) 2436 x 1125 via /r/EarthPorn https://ift.tt/2UOXHpJ

[emperornorton47]

Cahuilla Tewanet Vista Point

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Enduring Tradition .. [1 / 2]

Sculpture at a trailhead at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Palm Desert, CA.

Gerald Clarke Jr. 2014 Purchased from the 2015/2016 El Paseo Exhibition by the City of Palm Desert Public Art Program Artist's Statement: I created Enduring Tradition as a work that connects the modern desert community with its indigenous past. My goal was the creation of a sculpture that represents the local Cahuilla people and their long held basket making tradition. As a member of a basket making family, I have firsthand knowledge of their beauty, utility, and symbolic importance to the Cahuilla people. Through my work I explore traditional artworks of my people and use them to inspire me to make contemporary expressions about the world today. Most importantly, I want to remind the viewer that this is an ancient land that included an ancient culture that still exists today - the Cahuilla people.

[rjzimmerman]

This article probably has limited appeal, generally to the residents of Southern California, and specifically to the millions that live in the LA and San Diego metro area. From our place in Palm Springs, we drive about five miles up the mountain to the base station of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, and then go up 8,500 feet from the desert to an alpine wonderland. If Hobbits live in Joshua Tree, then the San Jacinto Wilderness (and all its related public lands making up the Santa Rosa San Jacinto Mountain National Monument) is the home to the alpine creatures from whatever fantasy story you want.

Twice I’ve taken the tram up from Palm Springs, and from there hiked to the peak of Mt. San Jacinto. The trek is 12 miles (round trip), with an elevation gain of 2,500 feet, but it’s worth all the tired muscles that make you groan (or not) the next morning.

The following two photos are mine, taken in 2015 and 2017. The first one shows the north face of Mt. San Jacinto. You can see the peak. The tram station is to the left, roughly in the saddle. The second photo is the view toward the north from the peak of Mt. San Jacinto down into the San Gorgonio Pass and across to the San Bernardino Mountains.

[halfwayanywhere]

Cactus to Clouds (C2C) Hiking Guide

Cactus to Clouds (C2C) - The Ultimate Hiking Guide

Cactus to Clouds (C2C) is an 18.78 mi / 30.23 km hike from the Palm Springs Art Museum at just 481 ft / 147 m above sea level, up to the 10,833 ft / 3,302 m summit of Mount San Jacinto, and then back down from the summit to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The hike begins in Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and then crosses the boundary into Mount San Jacinto State Park…

[americasgreatoutdoors]

About 30 minutes from Palm Springs, California, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument rises abruptly from the desert floor and reaches an elevation of 10,834 feet. Providing a picturesque backdrop to local communities, visitors can enjoy magnificent palm oases, snow-capped mountains, a national scenic trail and wilderness areas. It’s the perfect place to #OptOutside this weekend! Photo by Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management, @mypubliclands

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Anza Borrego Desert State Park – Wonderful Wilderness Attractions Campgrounds and Hotels

Anza Borrego Desert State Park ranks at number 21 of 90 state parks in California, and yet such are the riches of the state that this place is awesomely beautiful. It’s easily worth a visit, so read on and learn all about it! Anza Borrego Desert State Park is California’s largest state park at 600,000 acres, so getting away from the crowds and into the desert isn’t that difficult. If you like biodiversity, or just adore a place with so many flowers that many describe it as being a botanical garden, this is where it’s at! Rare and exotic plants, cacti, and lichens abound in this unique arid transition zone where the Mojave and Colorado deserts converge and the park is bolstered on its northern fringe by the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains national monument. But, equally, when it comes to fascinating land formations, incredible stargazing, and some of the best sunrises on earth, you can’t beat the deserts of the American West. Situated in southern California, the park is an important part of the Mojave and Colorado deserts biosphere reserve. Although much less famous than other desert parks in California it has a host of wild and natural attractions going for it. While most notably you will have heard of the Joshua Tree National Park and Death Valley National Park, the Anza-Borrego Desert state park offers equally as amazing outdoor adventure opportunities. There are 110 miles of hiking trails and 500 miles of dirt roads to explore here. Read the full article

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Palm trees give way to piñon pines and firs as the byway climbs into Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument