Cache Creek

Part of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument within the Bureau of Land Management, we followed a highway sign to stretch our legs on our way from Potter Valley to Grass Valley. Here's a photostream to give you a glimpse of our visit:

At this stop I finally learned about the additional national monuments "hiding" within the Bureau of Land Management. It is truly magnificent how many protected public lands exist for both recreation and the protection of indigenous species.

The creek was not hiding. It was quickly accessible from the parking area. It was, nevertheless, a hidden gem.

If I was in charge of naming cones, this would be the Bowser Cone. It was about the size of a football.

It doesn't look like many animals live in this environment, but scat in this field told a different story.

I always thought animators for movies like Snow White were super creative making scary trees. Little did I know they had just taken a walk in California nature.

Cue the Frozen music: "frozen fractals all around!"

Piper is examining an indigneous ritual site. Nature is the absolute most comfortable place for me to connect with a higher power these days; it is clear I have much to learn from native cultures.

Hey there, scratching post! Whose fur are you hanging on to today?

Piper and I were able to explore the crisscrossing human and creature trails.
We absolutely LOVE BLM recreation and scenic sites.

To see more of what our country has to offer for free-range pups and nomadic humans, keep coming back!