Interesting juxtaposition seen on this sign.
typical agriculture scene in this area.
Hills are so green in the spring.
vineyard
parking is limited so the park provides a shuttle to the trailhead.
Lots of wildflowers this time of year.
Gladys checks in with Nayla.
We encountered this minor tunnel first.
yay! Bear Gulch Cave is open.
We'd brought flashlights and lanterns.
The stream running through the cave.
We might get our shoes wet.
clearance challenge
wildlife just outside the exit.
the stairs coming up from the cave exit
stream heading for the cave
and then we were at the top, on the dam, at Bear Gulch Reservoir.
Oscar and Gladys
view of the dam, constructed by the CCC in the 1930's.
Friendly squirrel
too friendly - he came right up to my feet.