Mono Lake is a truly remarkable and beautiful lake in the Mono Basin, California. The geological processes behind its formation are sincerely fascinating. The Native Americans knew of the site (and took much better care of it) long before its discovery by American settlers. Despite the harsh environment, the Kutzadika’a people thrived in the region. […]
Hawaiian White Hibiscus
Hawaiian White Hibiscus Facts The truly stunning Hawaiian White Hibiscus represents yet another rare plant species native to a small geographic range. It exists on only two islands. Even in these locations, it exists only within a rather specific habitat type. sadly, this renders it highly vulnerable to threats to its existence. These primarily include, […]
Avery Island
Avery Island is a unique geological site with a decidedly spicy story. The entire inland portion of the island actually conceals an enormous salt dome. Understandably, the location has been used for salt mining for centuries. The Native Americans used it for that purpose long before European settlers arrived. In the 1830s, private owners purchased the small island. […]
