Path of the Padres 2010

Four Turlock High WildLink Club members, along with four THS Ag students experienced a tremendously informative and exhilarating day filled with history, biology and geology at Los Banos Reservoir and creek. Ranger Richard was kind enough to guide us on the original trail used by Catholic Padres of the late 1700’s used to navigate across the Diablo Range into the Central Valley . This trip was special because we were able to view many snakes, turkeys, turtles, and even several deer along with a huge variety of birds amongst the browning grasses and remnant wildflowers. The hike up "Optional Hill" also provided stunning views of Twin Peaks, most of the Diablo Range, and of course the smoggy Central Valley.