A Different World

A Different World
            Orange and red ice plants meld into a background of pale, medium and dark greens like hot lava oozing out of a plant covered landscape. Hills rise in a mixture of jagged edges and soft curves. It feels like another planet, or at least another continent, but this alien scene is only eight miles from my home.
            Varied geological formations and microclimates within a relatively small area can create vastly different landscapes within a short distance from each other. That is one of the things I love about living where I do. I can be on a steep mountain, in a deep forest, a grassy meadow, chapparal terrain, or on a beach with crashing waves all within a half hour drive.
            Do you have varied landscapes where you live, or are the differences more subtle? Make the most of the landscapes near home, and keep putting one foot forward!
            This week’s Hike Notes from the archives, Avalon Canyon, introduces a stunning walk that features a fascinating color palette on canyon walls on the trail leading down to the beach.
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This week’s hike from the archives:
Hike Notes 118: Avalon Canyon