California has always been a land of legendary extremes. Stories abound of its incredible natural beauty, its enormous wealth and diversity of natural resources and landscapes. Such stories have been handed down within Native American cultures and then recorded since the first Spanish explorers and settlers arrived here centuries ago. The people of California, both real and imagined, have always competed with nature for the spotlight. Even the state’s name is one of mythical origin.
We hope that you will find our website to be an informative and engaging experience to help you explore the Golden State. This website is designed to be a companion to The California Sky Watcher: Understanding Weather Patterns and What Comes Next and Rediscovering the Golden State: California Geography (4e). Here we are assembling all the stories, photos, and maps that we could not possibly fit into one book. It is a work in progress and we welcome submissions from our colleagues.
