Black Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern : 無料・フリー素材/写真
Black Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern / BLM Oregon & Washington
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説明 | Afternoon panoramic view of the Black Hills ACEC, Feb. 21, 2017, by Greg Shine, BLM.The rocky outcrops that define the Black Hills are all that remains of an eroded dome of volcanic tuff, formed 4-7 million years ago. Covered with hardy, low-growing plants, this high desert ecosystem hosts 3 BLM Special Status Species of plants: Cusick’s buckwheat (Eriogonum cusickii), Warner Mountain bedstraw (Galium serpenticum var. warnerense) and snowline cymopteris (Cymopteris nivalis). The site offers opportunities for hiking, wildflower hunting, photography, and viewing of viewing of bobcats (Lynx rufus), coyotes (Canis latrans), golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos), pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) and many other large and small mammals, birds, and reptiles who call the Black Hills home. Know Before You Go: The Black Hills Recreation Area is open for day use only. Water is not available and there are no restrooms. The nearest services are in Christmas Valley, Oregon. Camping and collection of dead or downed woody material for campfire use is prohibited. The area is closed to wood and plant collecting, though scientific plant collection and research permits are available at the Lakeview BLM Office. Rock and boulder climbing and rappelling are prohibited. Geocaching is not permitted.Directions: Take County Road 5-14F south from the town of Christmas Valley. When the main roads turns to the west, continue south on the dirt road to the sign at the north edge of the site. To enter the site, turn east (left) for ¼ mile and then turn south up a rough jeep trail to the visitor information sign. This road should only be used by 4-wheel drive vehicles.Point of Interest: The Black Hills interpretive site is a popular starting point for day hiking and photography. Accessible by foot or 4WD vehicle, it includes a parking area, fencing, and an interpretive sign.Contact: Bureau of Land Management, Lakeview District 1301 South G StreetLakeview, OR 97630541-947-2177BLM_OR_LV_Mailbox@blm.govwww.blm.gov/visit/black-hills-acec |
撮影日 | 2017-03-03 09:23:34 |
撮影者 | BLM Oregon & Washington , Portland, America |
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