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Old Almaden buildings

There are lots of old buildings in varying states of decay at Almaden Quicksilver County Park. This one sits on a ridge above New Almaden – one can only imagine the cost of a lot with this view today!

BuildingWindow2004|03|30: Old building at New Almaden Quicksilver Park. March 30, 2004.
Looking into and through an old outbuilding at Almaden Quicksilver Park. March 30, 2004.

Window2004|03|30: Old building at New Almaden Quicksilver Park. March 30, 2004.
East-facing window in old building at Almaden Quicksilver Park. March 30, 2004.

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April 1, 2004 Posted by | Commentary | Comments Off on Old Almaden buildings

Early summer in the high country?

If my trip to Yosemite yesterday is any indication, summer is going to arrive early in the Sierra this year. As I wrote, there were already extensive snow-free sections on the Glacier Point Road and little snow below 7000′ or so. Barring any late-season storms it will all be over soon…
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April 1, 2004 Posted by | Commentary | Comments Off on Early summer in the high country?

April Fools

Yup, check the date.
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