Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Chapter 15: California

Big Sur offers some of the most spectacle views along the California Coast...

Things You Absolutely Have to do in Big Sur California!

Big Sur California, Mcway Falls is an absollute must do!
Are you looking forward to your Big Sur California trip? I bet you are and for good reason, there is lots to see, do, and experience. So you have your Big Sur Lodging squared away, you’ve checked out my driving tips, and now you’re looking for things to do.
Well, check out my must do list below for some ideas:

Things You Simply Must Do In Big Sur California:

Big Sur offers some of the best and most scenic hikes in California.

Hike the hikes that Big Sur California is known for, be it the easy or challenging ones! The goregeous view above is from the overlooking bluffs at Garrapata State Beach. This trail will lead you to a small canyon where the Doud Creek flows to the Pacific Ocean. Here is where you’ll find hundreds of blooming Calla Lillies depending on the time of year. Please don’t pick them, let others enjoy them too!


The Sea Otter is one of the most popular animals in all of Big Sur!

Witness Big Sur’s Magnificent Wildlife such as Sea Otters (above), Monarch Butterflies, Migrating Whales, Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, Great Blue Herons, and so much more! Find out the Best Spots to See Big Sur California Wildlife


Big Sur California Hurricane Point is a sight for sore eyes
Don’t miss the Best Big Sur California Sight Seeing Spots such as Bixby Bridge, China Cove Beach, McWay Falls, and Hurricane Point (pictured above) and so much more!


Glorious Sunsets in Big Sur are hard to beat
Watch a glorious Sunset from one of the Best Places in Big Sur to Watch the Sun go Down! See why McWay Falls (pictured above) and Pfeiffer Beach are two of the best places to watch sunsets!


China Cove at Point Lobos State Reserve in Big Sur is a "Cannot Miss"
Did You Know that Point Lobos State Reserve inspired the classic novel "Treasure Island"? You’ll realize why once you set foot on this amazingly beautiful park. It is hard to truly describe how magical Point Lobos is. Truly set aside at least 2-3 hours to check out one of my highest recommended things to do in Big Sur California and all of Monterey!

 


Big Sur California, Mcway Falls Waterfall pours onto a serene beach which washes away into the Pacific Ocean.
Take an easy five minute hike to experience the Crown Jewel of Big Sur California: McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. If you could only stop and see one thing in all of Big Sur California, make sure it is McWay Falls!


Big Sur California, Seal Pupping at Point Lobos State Reserve
Are you visiting Big Sur California during March or April? Then you have to head down to the
Point Lobos State Reserve and see the Seals Pupping. You’ll get great views of the seals on the beach at Whalers Cove and China Cove Beach. Time will stand still while you’re watching the young pups play in the water with their mothers.


Big Sur California Sunset

Watch the Sunrise and/or Sunset from a Horseback Tour to the Beach! That’s right, you can take a horseback tour to the beach in Big Sur California. You’ll get to witness a glorious sunrise or sunset from horseback. And of course there are mid-day tours as well!




Source: http://big-sur-lodging.com/Big-Sur-California-Visitor-Guide/Pacific-Coast-Highway-Photo-Tour/pg-Big_Sur_CA_PCH-1_Vacation_Gallery/30-Sand_Dollar_Beach_California_Picnic_Day_Use.htm

California's Water Supply...



Source:http://taxdollars.ocregister.com/2009/02/23/water-survey/9578/


Big Sur is impacted with California's water supply shortage.  However, it is not affected the same same as Monterey Country. Unlike other portions of Monterey County, Big Sur already has the rural means of dealing water, sewage, and rain run off- which are not an issue for them. Instead Big Sur lacks the capacity and space regarding this issue.

California gets most of its water from Colorado...

Source: http://www.crwr.utexas.edu/gis/gishydro06/Introduction/TermProjects/Danner.htm



Source: http://article.wn.com/view/2010/12/03/Big_Sur_Land_Trust_buys_coveted_ranch_near_Carmel/


Water Discharge, cubic feet per second
Most recent instantaneous value: 40   12-07-2010  09:15 PST
Graph of  Discharge, cubic feet per second    
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Daily discharge statistics, in cfs, for Dec 7 based on 59 years of record more
Min
(1991)
25th
percen-
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MedianMost Recent
Instantaneous
Value Dec 7
75th
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MeanMax
(1967)
6.319294075981170

Gage height, feet
Most recent instantaneous value: 4.58   12-07-2010  09:15 PST
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Source: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?11143000



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