Lone Pine Canyon, I’ve heard it said, is a young canyon formed by the San Andreas Fault. Here, looking eastward, we can see how straight the canyon is. It hasn’t had time to form the meanders and side canyons that it would have if were much older.
On the right side of this picture in the Pacific plate. On the left, the North American plate. Slowly, these two tectonic entities grind together ultimately forming our mountain ranges in their slow swirl.
Everything changes. Some things don’t change fast though. Maybe daily, or hourly, even moment by moment. Without the inclusion of the work done by man, this photo may represent what things looked like one hundred years ago, or even older all the way up until now. It would look just like this. The weather will be different, but it will still be beautiful.
Looking down the East San Gabriel Canyon into a clouded-over Southern California
Yes, you are correct–it is much cooler up here in the mountains!!!
Usually 10-15 degrees cooler & we have shade!
No kidding —click here— to check. Come on up!!!
So Friday, June 29th from 5:30 – 7:30pm in our parking lot. Free hot dogs, soda and water. The bands are both new to our concert in the parking lot. If you saw the Mountaineer Progress that came out last Thursday, there is a great article about the concert and the bands. They are the Terry “Big T” DeRouen Gang and the Chase Walker Band (a sensational teenage blues trio). Bring your chairs and enjoy a great evening
Spring has been beautiful and summer is almost upon us. Now is the time for picnicking, hiking, and mountain biking! When it does get hot, remember that it’s usually 10-15 degrees cooler here in the mountains.
Also whenever in the Angeles National Forest you will also need an Adventure Pass– $5.00 per day or $30.00 for a year we can supply that for you. Please remember to always pick up and take home any trash as this will make it nicer for the next visitor.