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Caliente Mountain Road, Carrizo Plain National Monument, CA

😱 Trekking around Carrizo Plains National Monument, California brought us upon this amazing Mojave Rattlesnake...still sunning and not quick to move in the early AM light. Large holes in the ground can be a good indicator snakes may be nearby; more reasons to wear long pants when hiking! Considered one of the worlds most potent snakes, this one was not the max 4 ft (1.2 m) and adult can get to. There were no hospitals nearby, just a Ranger Station, so I didn’t want to get a closer picture. Gotta love adventures! Great start to our journeys, would you say? 🐍🐍🐍 #reptilesofinstagram #mojaverattlesnake #snake #carrizoplain #carrizoplainnationalmonument #californiaadventure #travelgram #hikingadventures #venomoussnakes (at Carrizo Plain National Monument) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMtoyQ8HbfQ/?igshid=1mmx9nrk0bn3v

Decorating the hills of California’s Carrizo Plain National Monument and sprawling as far as the eye can see, the super bloom this year is driving us crazy. Practicing responsible wildflower viewing determines the future of these flowers. The tapestry of color you see represents dozens of species - from Hillside daisies and Munz's Tidy tips to Great Valley phacelia. For them to re-seed, staying on trails is necessary without exception, even for a quick photo. Remember the monument is an hour from travel services -- so come prepared to be self-sufficient with a full tank of gas, plenty of water and other supplies. Photos by Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management - California

This hidden gem for adventure riders is just a few hours North of Los Angeles, yet many have never heard of it. Here you'll find mysterious ruins from a forgotten past and a pristine landscape that hasn't changed in eons. Check out all there is to explore on the Carrizo Plain! ➡️ CLICK PHOTO or go to https://bit.ly/carrizoadv

brighter days

Carrizo Plains National Monument, 2017

Wildflowers Friday in the Temblor Range, Carrizo Plain National Monument. #followthebloom #blm #carrizoplain #california

(Nikon D700, 24-70, 2.8 (set at 45 mm, 2.8, 1/4000, ISO 200)