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A doorway in one of the rooms at La Purisima.

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Uploaded on Feb 20, 2012

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An example of one of the cast iron handles on one of the doors. I liked the contrast in textures.

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Uploaded on Feb 20, 2012

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Sheep at La Purisima Mission seem less than enthusiastic about the tourists.

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Uploaded on Feb 11, 2012

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Another charming resident at La Purisima Mission, trying to hide behind a fencepost.

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Uploaded on Feb 11, 2012

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One of the charming residents at La Purisima Mission, outside of Lompoc.

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Fence corraling the animals at La Purisima Mission.

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This is looking north towards the entrance. This is the formation we hiked around. These rocks...

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Uploaded on Feb 11, 2012

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One of the more iconic views of Vasquez Rocks.

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Even more lichens. I'm intrigued by the many different kinds found in one small area.

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Lichens on the boulders at Vasquez Rocks. I really like the textures created on the boulders with these organisms.

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Lichens on the boulders at Vasquez Rocks. These are found in areas not frequented by climbers. I...

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Hiking around the lesser seen views of Vasquez Rocks.

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Hiking around the lesser seen views of Vasquez Rocks.

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Uploaded on Feb 11, 2012

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A California Juniper almost looks like it's cautiously peering around the rocks. This is along the backside of the lesser formation.

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Uploaded on Jan 21, 2012  |  Map

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If you're nimble enough, you can explore side trails and intriguing clefts in the rocks.

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Uploaded on Jan 21, 2012  |  Map

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Vasquez Rocks offers plenty of opportunities to explore and climb. Hard to believe Highway 14 runs right along the southern edge of the park.

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Uploaded on Jan 21, 2012  |  Map

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Hiking around the lesser seen views of Vasquez Rocks.

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Uploaded on Jan 21, 2012  |  Map

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A view of the back side of the largest formation, nicknamed "Kirk's Rock" because of it's...

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Uploaded on Jan 7, 2012  |  Map

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