Hidden in Plain Sight: The Fascinating World of California’s Bush Toyon
California is a land of endless natural wonder. From towering redwoods to sun-soaked deserts, the state offers an extraordinary tapestry […]
Josiah Whitney: Mt. Whitney’s Namesake
Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, is one of the great peaks in California. A wildly
Serpentine: The Geological Gem of California
Serpentine is formed through the metamorphic process, where pre-existing rocks are transformed into new types under high temperatures, pressures, and chemical processes. This unique rock originates from the Earth’s mantle, brought to the surface through tectonic activity like subduction.
The return of Lake Tulare – once the largest lake West of the Mississippi
The massive atmospheric snowstorms that pummeled California this year have been a boon to ski slopes throughout the Sierra Nevada
The Los Angeles Aqueduct Cascades: A Monument to Human Ingenuity and the Lifeblood of a Megacity
Los Angeles is home to nearly four million people, but this bustling metropolis would not have been possible without a
California’s Common, but Lovely, Birds: the House Finch
One of the most common birds in California, probably familiar to anyone whether a backyard enthusiast or committed ornithologist is the house finch. The house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a small passerine (perching) bird that is native to western North America, including California. This bird is widely known for its vibrant red plumage and melodic song, making it a beloved sight and sound in backyards across the state.
Agriculture, Animals, Climate Change, Geology and Earthquakese, Health and Medicine, History of Science
The Salton Sea: California’s Strangest Catastrophe
Situated in the southeastern corner of California, the Salton Sea is the state’s largest inland body of water, covering an
The Aliens of Mono Lake
Mono Lake, located in California’s Eastern Sierra region, is one of the most unique lakes in the world due to its extremely high salinity and high levels of arsenic. What’s even more astonishing is the ecosystem of bacteria that inhabit the lake, which have adapted to use arsenic instead of oxygen for photosynthesis. They are truly alien life forms. Well, not really. But they are weird.
Ten Little-Known Facts About California
Giant Sequoia California is known for its sunny beaches, bustling cities, and iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge
Animals, Biology, Marine Science
California is a dolphin paradise
A Pacific White-Sided Dolphin swims alongside a boat off Newport Beach, California For those who are fortunate enough to live
