While constant travel inspires a thrill of adventure, it’s always comforting to return to a familiar place. I spent six … More

Birds love water. Grapes love water. Oaks love water. And there was plenty of water here. From the satellite imagery, … More

The blissful vistas at Knight’s Ferry seemed a distant memory as I stood on the shoulder of Corral Hollow Road, … More

The first site of the summer was more breathtaking than any I visited last year. The small town of Knight’s … More

Though our resurvey efforts endeavor to follow as closely as possible in the footsteps of Grinnell and his colleagues, often … More

Rivers, rivers everywhere. And not a drop to drink. But thankfully, plenty to swim in. Because it’s been terribly hot … More

The best ponds are the kind with water in them. That may seem like a self-evident statement. But after visiting … More

About a week ago, I told myself I could no longer be surprised by anything in this valley. Then I … More