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slgwv

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I'm a geologist by training and have taught at the University of Nevada, Reno. I've lived most of my life in the US west and currently reside outside Reno, Nevada. I like hiking and exploring 4wd roads, and continue to check out lots of out-of-the-way spots. A disclaimer: the infelicities in the text on a number of the places I've submitted are due to Atlas Obscura's editing. In case anyone's wondering, my avatar is a picture of Fissure Ridge, a volcanic eruptive center about 15 miles west of Gabbs, Nevada. In addition, more of my travels can be found at the Ipernity photo-sharing site:
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Topaz Internment Camp Site Photo: Jeff Brown

Delta, Utah

Topaz Internment Camp Site

Deep Synoptic Array

Antelope Springs CCC Camp

Crystal Peak

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Topaz Museum in Delta, Utah.

Delta, Utah

Topaz Museum

A museum in rural Utah documents the history of the Japanese Americans who were forcibly relocated there.

University of Utah Cosmic Ray Center Photo: Corbin Covault

Delta, Utah

University of Utah Cosmic Ray Center

Gunnison Massacre Historical Monument Photo: Fred Stephens

Delta, Utah

Gunnison Massacre Historical Monument

Sevier Lake Photo: Khai Mrant

Utah

Sevier Lake

Deep Synoptic Array

Antelope Springs CCC Camp

Crystal Peak

U-Dig Fossils: Quarry Photo: U-Dig Fossils: Quarry

Delta, Utah

U-Dig Fossils: Quarry

Notch Peak Photo: Adam Birken

Utah

Notch Peak

Border Inn Casino Photo: Border Inn Casino

Baker, Nevada

Border Inn Casino

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A large mineral column within a dark cave

Garrison, Utah

Crystal Ball Cave and Bates Family Ranch

This prehistoric karst cave is situated near a working ranch and historic warm springs.

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Telephoto view of Lexington Arch from near the beginning of the trail.

Baker, Nevada

Lexington Arch

The limestone composition of this spectacular arch makes it unique to the region.

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Prometheus Tree Stump

Baker, Nevada

Prometheus Tree Stump

This crumbling stump is all that remains of what was once thought to be the oldest living organism.

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The Bristlecone Pines of the Great Basin

Baker, Nevada

The Bristlecone Pines of the Great Basin

The longest living non-clonal organisms on Earth.

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 Lehman Caves

Baker, Nevada

Lehman Caves

A gothic palace of endless stalagmites and pseudoscorpions waits within one of the world's most beautiful caves.

Ranching Exhibition Photo: Mark Perschel

Baker, Nevada

Ranching Exhibition

Baker Photo: Kevin Panet

Baker, Nevada

Baker

Osceola Photo: Dan Hanson

Osceola, Nevada

Osceola

Nevada

Mount Moriah Wilderness

Cleve Creek Campground Photo: Charles Kneeland

Nevada

Cleve Creek Campground

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