Star Wars Canyon, Eureka Sand Dunes and the Alabama Hills

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Excelsior!
Photo fun along Highway 395! https://suntothenorth.blogspot.com/2019/08/star-wars-canyon-eureka-sand-dunes.html

This was a quick trip earlier this year to enjoy seeing the snow on the Sierras as well as visit some favorite spots in the area.

A few of the pictures.

Star Wars Canyon is super popular for capturing images such as these.
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Trudging uphill on soft sand is a lot of fun when you win some spectacular views
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Knowing where to look is the biggest challenge.
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This arch and other rounded boulders are as old as the Sierras but have endured millions of years of harsh erosion. Biotite monzogranite is the what most of the boulders and arches are composed of. The hiking paths and camp sites offer inviting vistas and endless jumbles of weathered rock.
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The Alabama Hills have a very long history serving as the backdrop for countless Hollywood movies. Be sure to stop in Lone
Pine and visit the Museum Of Western Film History to learn more about the many movies and see a fascinating array of props,
equipment and costumes. Be sure to drop some extra cash in the donation box to keep this great museum in business!

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