The Bureau of Land Management will host free guided hikes to look for wildflowers in the Cache Creek Natural Area in Lake County on Saturday, May 7. For more information, or to reserve space, call the BLM Ukiah Field Office at (707) 468-4000. Early reservations are suggested for the popular hike, which is limited to […]
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May 14 – Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Learn Your Lizards 8:30 am – 11:00 am. The Arboretum’s unique series of summertime ‘Lizard Walks’ continues May 14 with a guest leader To Be Announced, then ‘Wild Man Phil’ Rakoci returns June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13. Expect to see native lizards such as Tree,
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Enjoy the health benefits of Prickly Pears Researchers from the University of Arizona and two Chinese Universities conducted a study that showed anti-cancer effects in certain types of cancer. The Prickly Pear Cactus extracts inhibited the growth of cancer cells in Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer and Bladder Cancer. Prickly Pear Fruit can be eaten raw,
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Current wildfire status – April 29, 2011 Extreme fire weather conditions are predicted in West Texas today with red flag warnings in effect. Recent response: · Texas Forest Service responded to no new large fires yesterday (Thursday, April 28). · The PK Complex is 100 percent contained at 126,734 acres. · We’re currently working on
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Current wildfire status – April 27, 2011 Recent response: · Texas Forest Service responded to seven new large fires yesterday (Tuesday, April 26). · 213 of the 254 Texas counties are reporting burn bans. · We’re currently working on 17 major fires burning more than 573,500 acres New large fires from Tuesday: SCOTT RANCH, Irion
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The Peralta Stones Maps The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine Part 2 of 2 parts By Mr X Part 1 | Part 2 (this page) In Part I of this article, the author told the story of how he learned of the mysterious Peralta Stones, which appear to offer significant clues, in fact, a map, to
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The Peralta Stone Maps The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine Part 1 of 2 parts By Mr X Part 1 | Part 2 My neighbor pointed to the cave – a key landmark – below a ledge – another key landmark – and we soon stood on the site which thousands of people had searched for
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Peralta Stones by Gene Botts About once a year someone discovers the Peralta Stones and immediately jumps to the conclusion that they have at long last found the key to the whereabouts of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. And without further ado, not even a flake of gold, or any serious research, they immediately want
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Written By Robert P. Ezzo The legend of the Lost Breyfogle Mine holds an important place in the lore that enriches the heritage of the American West. While there have been numerous published versions of the tale, few have captured the full range of the adventures which led Charles Breyfogle to his chance discovery of
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Landscape of Sedona, AZ by Carrie Miner Solitudinem faciunt pacem appellant. They make a wilderness and call it peace. Tacitus, Roman historian and orator of the 1st and 2nd centuries On a map of the red-rock country surrounding Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon in north central Arizona, Schnebly Hill Road looks much like any other
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