crinoid stem
fossil collecting site outside of the park in some paleozoic limestone.
Funny little cactus and old seafloor rocks.
Funny little cactus and old seafloor rocks.
New Ash Meadows visitor center
Great boardwalk to the springs.
Not sure if this is spring-fed of run-off.
Not sure if this is spring-fed of run-off.
Great bridge design.
Crystal Springs. Its spits out about 2600 gallons of 86 degree water every minute! The water originates from a confined aquifer that forces its way up to the…
Crystal Springs. Its spits out about 2600 gallons of 86 degree water every minute! The water originates from a confined aquifer that forces its way up to the…
The water is rich in calcium which reflects blue wavelengths of light, hence the color of the spring.
The water is rich in calcium which reflects blue wavelengths of light, hence the color of the spring.
Crystal Spring Creek
Ash Meadows stream flow.
Traps set to get rid of invasive crawdads and perch.
This special place, home to 20+ endemic species, was almost obliterated for an unsustainable community.
Pupfish!
Ash Meadows pupfish!
