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Carrizo Plain Wildflowers: Temblor Range, San Luis Obispo County
The Carrizo Plain was officially designated a National Monument a decade ago today on January 17, 2001. Vast. Silence. Perhaps no two words more aptly describe the Carrizo Plain. As I stopped the engine and stepped from my truck I … Continue reading
Posted in San Luis Obispo
Tagged Carrisa, Carrizo, Landscapes, Nature, Photos, Pics, San Luis Obispo County, Tales, Temblor Range, wildflowers
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