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    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    The sun illuminates a morning camp at City of Rocks.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    The cave at camp 15 provides a sheltered picnic table area.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Morning stretches are better with a spectacular view.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Waking up in City of Rocks is a spectacular sight from any campsite.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    A visitor takes in a spectacular morning sun display as it's orange rays burst through the clouds.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Beautiful cloud formations on an early morning in the park.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Bath Rock sits high over the valley floor at the park.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    An early afternoon view into the valley at City of Rocks.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Sharp granite spires stand tall all across the valley.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Sage and low brush provide little shade but allow for spectacular viewpoints.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Even the vaulted toilet facilities are picturesque against the bouldery backdrop.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    A smaller rock formation catches early morning rays, heating the rock throughout the day.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Low brush clings to cracks in the rock.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Silhoutted figures pop up on the tops of monolithic formations around the valley.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    A kite enthusiast enjoys the winds at the reserve.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Campfires illuminate the adjacent boulders with a fiery glow at night.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    The formations provide a relaxing and calming view.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Small cities of campers are visible from high points in the park.
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Unidentified cactus (help us identify it by providing feedback).
    Andrew Stohner
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    08/31/2013
    Climbers flock to the sheer rock opportunities.
    Kat Dierickx
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    08/10/2015
    Watching the sunset over City of Rocks.
    Kat Dierickx
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    08/10/2015
    Milky Way over City of Rocks.
    Kat Dierickx
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    08/10/2015
    City of Rocks is a great place for stargazing if the sky is clear.
    Kat Dierickx
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    08/10/2015
    Beautiful sunrise!
    Kat Dierickx
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    08/10/2015
    Sunrise over City of Rocks.
    Kat Dierickx
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    08/10/2015
    Campsite #43 has great views on the rocks behind.
    Kat Dierickx
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    08/10/2015
    Morning over City of Rocks.
    Kat Dierickx
    Photo Date: 
    08/10/2015
    City of Rocks.

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