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California, From Desert To The Pacific Coast

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Mojave Desert

In southern California, lies the Mojave. In this desert plains and mountains rising to more than 1000 m above sea level. The Mojave Desert's boundaries are generally defined by the presence of Yucca brevifolia (Joshua trees); considered an indicator species for this desert. Photo by Lionel Humbert

Redwood

The redwood is California's tree by excellence. It covers the ground of some forests such as Muir Woods National Monument north of San Francisco. Redwoods can reach 100 meters high and 8 meters in diameter. Photo by Lionel Humbert

Yosemite National Park

In the Californian Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park was declared a World Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. It's paradise for climbing the toughest in the world. The north entrance of the park, at 3000 m above sea level, is open only two months a year. Photo by Lionel Humbert

Badwater

Badwater is one of the attractions of Death Valley, in southern California. Here we reach the lowest level of the United States, at 81 meters below sea level, Badwater is the lowest elevation settlement in North America, near Badwater Basin, also contains the lowest point in North America. Photo by Lionel Humbert

Santa Clara

Here the hills of Santa Clara, north of Los Angeles. Here, every summer, they are fighting against fire: the houses have grown in valleys surrounded by the Mojave Desert while irrigating soybean fields! Contrasts! Photo by Lionel Humbert

Canyon of Marble

The head turns us into this canyon of marble! Is it the heat or the diagonals prospects? Photo by Lionel Humbert

Foggy Landscape

Unfortunately, as elsewhere in Yosemite, we breathe the dirt. This gray layers, that are seemingly in the background, is composed mainly of waste (carbon particles) produced by fossil fuels and forest fires. Photo by Lionel Humbert

Zzyzx

The road "zzyzx" seems to lead nowhere. In fact, it helps turn back on the highway that connects Los Angeles to Las Vegas. But his name is somewhat mysterious! Photo by Lionel Humbert

Kings Canyon

South of Yosemite National Park is located the Kings Canyon. In this enormous canyon, enthroned the kings of the forest: redwood and Douglas fir. Photo by Lionel Humbert

Surfing Kite

The California coast is a surfer's paradise. Route No. 1 meanders the coast of "Big Sur" wilderness between the Santa Lucia Mountains and the rocky coast of the Pacific. Photo by Lionel Humbert

Big Sur

Big Sur and its cliffs is one of the most impressive coastlines of the United States. Almost all of Big Sur is part of a private estate, which has helped preserve the natural site. Photo by Lionel Humbert

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