I took advantage of the opening of Emigrant road and went up to Aguereberry point for some peakbagging activities.
A nice piece of purple glass found near the Eureka mine. Old glass contains manganese which oxidizes and turns purple when exposed to UV light for a long time.
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Pete's peak (left) and tetracoccus ridge is blocking much of the valley view.
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Tetracoccus ridge named for the critically endangered endemic shrub that grows on its slopes (tetracoccus ilicifolius). Apparently there are fewer than 10 occurances of this plant! I saw two on my hike. Once I got onto the ridge, the view was excellent. Artist's pallete drive exit is center.
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A nice piece of purple glass found near the Eureka mine. Old glass contains manganese which oxidizes and turns purple when exposed to UV light for a long time.
Pete's peak (left) and tetracoccus ridge is blocking much of the valley view.
Tetracoccus ridge named for the critically endangered endemic shrub that grows on its slopes (tetracoccus ilicifolius). Apparently there are fewer than 10 occurances of this plant! I saw two on my hike. Once I got onto the ridge, the view was excellent. Artist's pallete drive exit is center.