This week, I shall be taking you over to San Juan Bautista, which is
just a short hop from Highway 25, heading west on Highway 156.
That high peak is in Fremont Peak State Park. The peak, also known as Gavilan Peak, is over 3,100 feet high. From up there, you can see the San Benito Valley, the Salinas Valley, and Monterey Bay. On a very, very clear day, you might see the Sierra Nevadas.
The park offers hiking, picnicking, and camping fun. It's also a great place to see the stars. The Fremont Peak Observatory Association gives evening and solar programs to the public throughout the year. For more about them, check out this link.
For more info about Fremont Peak State Park, click here.
Hollister, California is a real town that has been around since the 1870s. Unlike the fictional town created by a corporate clothing company, Hollister is no where near a beach. The town is about 45 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Seagulls occasionally make their way over the mountains. Hopefully, they are able to find their way back.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Fremont Peak State Park
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Fremont Peek sounds way cool! Maybe one day when I get over my OCD about traveling outside of my comfort zone I will check out!!
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