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San Emigdio Canyon, Wind Wolves Preserve
The mouth of San Emigdio Canyon, as seen from the sweeping floor of the San Joaquin Valley, resembles a portal affording a peek into the Transverse Ranges. The San Emigdio Mountains abut the valley floor forming a massive rampart, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Nature Preserves, San Emigdio Canyon, Transverse Range, Wind Wolves Preserve
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