The picture above is the San Gabriel dam. The pictures below are as you head more up the mountains. It had rained significantly this time last year so there was much water. I took the first one late spring, early summer of this year. The second one was taken about a week ago so you can see how much water has dried up.
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AFTER:
This is the bridge we would pass when we used to go off-roading. Again, the first picture was earlier this year after a great rain. The second is recently showing how much water is gone. Two things to note. Check out how much greener that tree is at the center of the bridge. And check out the tall thin tree in the 2nd photo and then note how small it is in the first picture.
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AFTER:
And this is a really old picture of the sand-rail we used to ride around down there in the canyon. What filthy fun, especially when you found spots of water that had not dried up yet and went sailing through sending water everywhere, especially on you on a hot day.
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No one should ever say there is nothing to do around Los Angeles. I'll be gladly showing more next week.
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Statewide, our dams, rivers, creeks are all drying up. We need significant rainfall this season.
Love the tour.
I would never say there's nothing to do around LA. But I think for most fun, you have to leave the city proper ("downtown" such as it is) and go out a little bit.
PS I love the zoo there, and the desert areas. I've enjoyed seeing your photos.
I think the place looks nice. I can always find something nice there for sure:)
Posted mine, HERE. Have a great day! And nice to view your world today!
Really great photos! Always enjoy your posts! Thank you!
enjoyed your post and seeing a little of my home State that I so miss...
Looks plenty to do to me.
This brings back memories of swimming in the creeks during the hot summer days, every summer without fair. Great times.
Wow what a difference the rain makes. You know it but when you see the visual as you've shared it really makes the point hit home.
Those before and after photos are great. What a difference! It looks like a beautiful view and place to visit. That sand-rail looks like fun :-) Love your new header!
Your photos really tell the story about the need for rain in your area. Well done.
Wonderful images depicting the before and after - great to have those to compare!
Loved this 'watery Tuesday' part of your world. :)
That tree growed uo really fast! I would like to ride that Mad Max-car some day.
Wow that's amazing and kind of sad for all the wildlife that needs it
Hi there!
This is my first time at your blog!! {waves}
I looove those photos!
WOW.
(smiles)
Lisa
P.S. Stop by my blog any time and break bread with us!!
all very picturesque
I like the photos and the tour. Thanks for sharing..
Interesting to see the same place look so different with the lower water levels.
Looks like water level was low even at the high point of the year...very lovely surrounding you have!
Great post, I enjoyed seeing your recreational paradise.
T: That is a interesting view of the dam area. Does the water dry up that way every year?
Did you really use the words "good traffic" and "Los Angeles" in the same sentence?
That photo of the dam is awesome though. Traffic or no traffic!
Beautiful your World.
Looks amazing, great photos.
I lol'd at good traffic in LA, too ;-) Terrific shots!
Great pictures, a super journey to your part of the world. And that vehicle in the bottom photo? That looks like a fun ride!
The San Bernidino Mts provide a great get-away from LA. I remember running to them after a visit to my brother in Lawndale.
You really captured those contrasts of water levels in the reservoirs.
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