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When going to Arcata, there are wetlands with beautiful Marches. A bird watching Paradise. Have a look at the scenery:

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Now, a bit South of Eureka there is a Southern part of the Eureka Bay and it has a wildlife reserve. It is near College Of The Redwoods. Nature reserve is also a perfect place for bird watching. You can go from marches to creeks into the Southern bay and approach the Dunes that separate the Bay from the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the views:

Going up in the mountains the views are amazing. Especially, where there are open areas. You can look over the mountains and the light changes are wonderful to witness. Have a look:

and a view of rare Herons in a tree in the town of Ferndale:

I also spent some time on the Mendocino Coast this time, enjoying the mighty coastal views and waves and rocks. Always very beautiful.

Here are some views:

and 2 panorama views:

I had the opportunity to spend some time in Humboldt County as well as Mendocino County for the holidays and also to take care of house stuff.

First, I caught up on sleep and then off to the bakeries and wonderful restaurants and have meals with family and friends.

Next, I went on a nature excursion / hike to explore the many beautiful mushrooms in the Arcata Dunes area. Here are some images of the mushrooms we saw and also the scenery.

Happy New everyone. I hope you had wonderful holidays with friends and family.

I spent some time in California for the holidays to celebrate but also taking care of house things.

In the next postings I will share some photos and experiences.

Another reason I wanted to get back to New Mexico was to visit White Sands National Park again.  I saw the park back in the eighties and then I had nice photos on film but taken after I arrive in the summer at 4PM and then there was not much time to see things.

Now, I departed Santa Fe early and arrived just after lunch.  Still a 4 hour drive through the desert but I knew the area well as I drove it a few years ago on my way to the Three Rivers Petroglyph area.  I did then not have enough time to continue to White Sands as it was dark already.

Here are some images of the beautiful national Park:

and a nice panorama view:

Definitely worth visiting.

Of course, Yellowstone is more than just volcanic activity.  It has also amazing wildlife (buffalos, foxes, coyotes, deer, bears, bald eagles).  I saw all except foxes and grizzlies.  Foxes are shy and I missed seeing the grizzlies.

Also, there are wonderful canyons and water falls.

Here are some images of the scenery:

and a few panoramas:

Of course, I took photos of the wildlife:

Finally, 2 panorama photos of Grand Teton National Park which I also visited, which is stunning:

Enjoy.