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National parks and reserves -- California 10th Annual 24 Hour Photoshoot at Joshua Tree National Park 
 Exhibit of a 2003 project in which "photographers and filmmakers of all skill levels began simultaneously photographing Joshua Tree National Park for 24-hours." Features selected photographs and videos of this park in Southern California and a brief introduction to the project. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/education/programs/digitalstudio/studio_programs/joshuatree2003/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Aug 23, 2006 86400 Moments: 24 Hours at Joshua Tree National Park
Collection of photos from a 2004 project in which "19 photographers and filmmakers of all skill levels ... [participated in] a stimulating 24-hour photography session at Joshua Tree National Park." Features selected photos of this park in Southern California and a brief essay about the project. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/joshuatree2004/default.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Aug 22, 2006 Cabrillo National Monument
Information about this park (located on San Diego Bay, California) that is dedicated to explorer "Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo [who] led the first European expedition to explore what is now the west coast of the United States" in 1542. The site provides brief biographical information about Cabrillo and information about the park, such as the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, whales, and flora and fauna. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Notable People Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Channel Islands National Park
This site describes the five (Anacapa, Santa Barbara, San Miguel, Santa Rosa, and Santa Cruz) California Channel Islands that make up the national park. Features maps, recreational opportunities, and transportation information, as well as a live eagle webcam that tracks nesting activity. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/chis/index.htm Topics: Parks Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Escape to Reality: 24 Hours @ 24FPS
"In May 2008, more than sixty photographers set out to capture a 24-hour day in Joshua Tree National Park in Twentynine Palms, CA. Taking inspiration from English photographer Eadweard Muybridge's important work in motion study, the goal was to capture sequential movements and the passages of time, rather than isolated still-life compositions." Features video of images and introductory essay. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/24hrs24fps/ Topics: Photography Last updated Jun 21, 2009 Exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park
This site includes information about the cultural history, natural history, geology, eruptions, and hydrothermal activity at this northern California park. There are also maps, climbing and hiking information, a photo gallery, and general information for park visitors. http://www.shastahome.com/lassen-volcanic/park.htm Topics: Geography, Geology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Fire Information Cache
A study of the role of fire in park ecosystems is presented with this collection of papers on fire and fire management. Included are annual fire reports archived to 1995, GIS information, a bibliography, glossary of fire terms, links, and maps of "prescribed natural fires, suppressed lightning fires, human-caused wildfires, and planned and completed prescribed burns in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks." http://www.nps.gov/archive/seki/fire/indxfire.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Science Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)
Visitor information and background material for the GGNRA with links to some of its components including The Presidio of San Francisco, Fort Point National Historic Site, Muir Woods National Monument, and Alcatraz Island. http://www.nps.gov/goga/index.htm Topics: Parks Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Lassen Volcanic National Park
All four types of volcanoes are found within Lassen Volcanic National Park's 106,000 acres. Visit the virtual visitor information center to learn about the park's unique geology. Selected links include photos from the 1915 eruption of Lassen Peak, a glossary of terms, a geologic time scale, and U.S. Geological Survey publications. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/index.htm Topics: Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Mojave National Preserve
The National Park Service provides an exploration of this area between the Great Basin and Sonoran deserts. "The Preserve encompasses 1.6 million acres of mountains, jumble rocks, desert washes, and dry lakes." Topics include desert ecology, plants and animals, geology, and history and culture. Also find a glossary, maps, information about recreation, education, and management issues, and the Final Environmental Impact Statement and General Management Plan. http://www.nps.gov/moja/index.htm Topics: Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated Oct 6, 2009 National Park Service: California
Provides links to information on National Park Service sites (parks, historic trails, monuments, recreation areas, and more) in California. Includes map. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/applications/parksearch/state.cfm?st=ca Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated Nov 14, 2006 National Park Service: Pinnacles National Monument
Official site for the national park located in the Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley. Features information about the pinnacles, which are eroded remains of a volcano, as well as wildflower viewing, hiking, and climbing opportunities. Includes photos, park management documents, and information about wildlife found in the park. http://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Site Lines: 24HR Photographing Joshua Tree National Park
Collection of photos from a 2005 project in which "approximately twenty photography students and four artists [were sent to] to Joshua Tree National Park to document their experience there over a twenty-four hour period." Features photos of the wildlife and terrain of this park in Southern California and an essay about the project. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/sitelines/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Aug 22, 2006 Yosemite Online: The Website of the Yosemite Association
This site has visitor information for Yosemite National Park; a Diary section containing contemporary and historic observations and photography tips; Nature Notes ; a Newsroom with news clippings and a selection of Yosemite comic strips ( Farley ) by San Francisco Chronicle cartoonist Phil Frank; annotated links to both official (National Park Service) and unofficial Web sites about Yosemite; and, during daylight hours, a Webcam. http://www.yosemite.org/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Dec 15, 2002 Yosemite.com
Regular update on what's happening in Yosemite National Park. Includes links to information on places to go and stay, events, and other Yosemite sites. http://www.yosemite.com/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated Dec 30, 2005 |
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