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Steam Locomotive in Goldfield, Nevada

Today the only gold you're likely to discover in Goldfield, Nevada are old artifacts like this locomotive.  The town itself appears to be roughly 1/4… Read More »Steam Locomotive in Goldfield, Nevada

Chuckwalla

These hefty lizards grow over 18" in length and 2 pounds in weight.  Much of their activity comes in the Spring when plants are plentiful… Read More »Chuckwalla

Most-Followed 500 Photographers Circle

While a circle like this has the obvious drawback of missing some excellent photographers newer to the site, Charles often follows up his Top 500… Read More »Most-Followed 500 Photographers Circle

Red Cathedral over Zabriskie Point

I find Death Valley's Zabriskie Point more interesting to take pictures of, rather than from. I've been to the park twice in recent weeks and… Read More »Red Cathedral over Zabriskie Point

Big Screen View

An IMAX theater isn't the only place to get an all-encompassing view of an incredible landscape.  This is +Lori Hibbett enjoying a view in Death Valley… Read More »Big Screen View

Cold, Snowy Morning on Topaz Lake

It has been cold in the Eastern Sierra this week… 10 degrees this morning at Topaz Lake.  The below freezing temperatures make it a little… Read More »Cold, Snowy Morning on Topaz Lake

Quadrantid meteor shower composite

Quadrantid Meteor Over Death Valley Hills

Although the Quadrantid meteor shower is known as a “strong” shower, it can be very variable from year to year and its peak is very… Read More »Quadrantid Meteor Over Death Valley Hills

Quadrantid Meteor Shower Tonight

I'll probably get up and look for meteors, but the moon was pretty bright when I checked last night.http://www.space.com/19091-moon-may-outshine-quadrantid-meteor-shower-tonight.html Embedded Link Moon May Outshine Quadrantid… Read More »Quadrantid Meteor Shower Tonight