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rozoneill: Much of this hike took place in the plains behind the beach foredunes
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rozoneill: Rattlesnake grass will really get your attention when they rattle unexpectedly at your feet
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rozoneill: The tangled woods patiently wait to ensnare passing hikers
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rozoneill: Macro shot of common yarrow
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rozoneill: Macro of an agoseris seed head
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rozoneill: One of many agoseris seed heads, waiting for a scattering breeze
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rozoneill: Common yarrow, closeup
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rozoneill: Agoseris was everywhere along the trail today
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rozoneill: A lone specimen of foxglove danged next to the path
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rozoneill: Monterey centaury bloomed in the grasses
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rozoneill: Pathway from the beach to the Horse Camp Trailhead
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rozoneill: Numerous beetles had left their tracks
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rozoneill: This loop hike would be all about hiking in soft sand
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rozoneill: Grass of some sort, newly gone to seed
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rozoneill: Soon to be a delicious coastal huckleberry
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rozoneill: The cloud cover was rapidly dissipating
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rozoneill: The sun would eventually prevail
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rozoneill: Trail though the plain behind the foredunes
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rozoneill: Sea thrift (Armeria maritima), gone to seed
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rozoneill: Scotch broom is taking over, darn invasive species anyway
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rozoneill: Trail through the grasses and nascent forest taking root
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rozoneill: Monterey centaury, macro
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rozoneill: Close-up of an agoseris
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rozoneill: Closer-yet shot, of an agoserissss
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rozoneill: Trail through the plain behind the foredunes
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rozoneill: Found a few sea thrifts still in bloom
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rozoneill: Sea thrift, about ready to flower
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rozoneill: Self-heal
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rozoneill: Self-heal, after the petals drop off
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rozoneill: An agoseris of some sort