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McQuay Falls
Big Sur, Monterey County, California

The Big Sur region is located along California’s Central Coast from Carmel in the north to San Simeon in the south. The 130 miles of coastline is considered one of the most beautiful areas in the world.  Highlights of the Big Sur region include the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, the Ventana Wilderness, Los Padres National Forest, the Hearst Castle, Carmel River Valley, the Bixby Bridge and the Point Sur Lighthouse.

California Wildfire
San Jose, California

47,760 acres burned in the Henry Coe State Park in California’s second largest state park in just over a week in early September 2007.  Over 1,900 firefighters responded  to the man-made wildfire that cost $10.2 million to contain.  To visit the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection e-Gallery, click here.

Santa Cruz Serenity
Santa Cruz, California 

Santa Cruz, California is located about 74 miles south of San Francisco along Highway 1. Santa Cruz has an eclectic population of 55,000 who enjoy year-round moderate weather. Santa Cruz is a very popular tourist destination attracting thousands of tourists to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Santa Cruz Wharf and the beautiful beaches. Santa Cruz is also a famous surfing, wind surfing, kite boarding and wake boarding destination.

Rainbow Over Mt. Dana
Yosemite National Park, California 

Mount Dana (13,053′) and the Dana Plateau is located at the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park on Tioga Pass Road. Mount Dana is the second highest peak in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite National Park is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of central California. Yosemite National Park is probably the most famous and beautiful national park in the United States.