On-Site at the Pinnacles
The Poppy-Dahlia Adventure series isn’t your average read.
One story, written as two books, told from each sister’s perspective.
In the first book, you will read the story from Anna Dahlia’s point of view. Then, continue with the second book to increase comprehension, add extra details, and story variations with the same story seen from her sister Zoe’s viewpoint.
Reading a book twice can dramatically increase reader comprehension. However, encouraging readers to read a story twice can be tough.
Providing the same story from another character’s point of view, bringing a change in perspective, and some alternate storylines will excite readers to take a deeper dive into what they have just read.
My first trip to Pinnacles National Park was over 20 years ago, it’s a fantastic place. Terrific car camping, and easy access to incredible trails. And if you are there at the right time of year, there are a couple of caves you can explore (bats will nest here during the summer months).
Spring and Fall are the best times to visit. Summer months can get pretty hot, but the campground does have a decent pool to cool down in. The native bats do a great job of keeping the mosquito population down, and there aren’t too many other animals who might raid your food pantry.
If you have a chance to explore the caves, bring a flashlight. Even better, bring a headlamp as Zoe and Anna Dahlia did. These aren’t your traditional hole in the ground kind of caves, these are Talus Caves. They are created by larger rocks falling down from higher places (Pinnacles), then wedging themselves into valleys between larger rocks. Eventually, they get covered, creating a sort of artificial cave.
During the depression, teams from the W.P.A (Works Progress Administration) made the caves more accessible by building stairways and railings in more difficult spots. One stairway near the reservoir at Bear Gulch is carved directly into the rock.
Half of the rock formations here are down in Southern California. This park is located on the San Andreas Fault, part of what knocks the higher rocks down. Don’t worry though, everything here is stable enough.
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