62.19 California: Ridge Rock, San Ramon...some color in our 'myst(r)y world'. 62.22 Las Trampas: Chamise Trail. 62.23 Madrone Trail. 62.24 Lake Havasu, contrasting desert colors.
San Ramon and the various towns and cities close to and surrounding the greater Bay area are most attractive, especially the adjoining mountains. Once a person has reached a good vantage point, the views of parts of the bay, the cities and surround are most pleasant on the eye. Outside of summer, the hills are lush, the wildflowers colorful, all providing an upbeat feeling when negotiating the steeper positions. Moving further east by way of contrast, Lake Havasu, part of the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, might give the impression of being in a harsh, dull and an uninteresting environment. While both regions enjoy colorful winters, in a sense, the summers are similar in coloring, but the temperatures differ by wide margins. The concept or point is while one would expect vibrant colors in San Ramon et al, in the Sonoran Desert one would anticipate a harsh and colorless environment. This is not true. Deserts outside summer can range from fascinating and colorful to s...