Forest Scene

The forest ponders its next move. Lassen County, California.

The Playground Bars

The bars on the playground. Lassen County, California.

Thompson Peak

Thompson Peak at dusk. Susanville, California.

Holes in the Bridge

The holes in the bridge between the two playground platforms. Lassen County, California.

Pine Cone

A pine cone stands in the midst of the playground. Lassen County, California.

Sudden Storm

Another thunderstorm rolls through Reno, Nevada.

Chili Cook-Off

With their elk and venison chili, Bucksnort hopes to win first prize. Westwood, California.

Barrels in a Line

Get some barrels, fill them with rocks, and you have fence posts. Lassen County, California.

Land Submarine

A view of the periscope from the U.S. Navy's newest land submarine. Lassen County, California.

Lone Hawk

A lone hawk flies among the clouds. Lassen County, California.

Smokey the Bear

Smokey the Bear hangs out at the Westwood Chili Cook-off. Lassen County, California.

Lone Pine

This lone pine grows in an area by itself atop this small ridge. Lassen County, California.

San Francisco Library

The main branch of the San Francisco Public Library creates a special place for books, magazines, newspapers, and the other media it houses. San Francisco, California.

Another Thunderstorm

Another thunderstorm forms above Reno, Nevada.

Step Down into the Shelter

The steps lead one down into the fallout shelter. Reno, Nevada.

Clouds Above Reno

A black and white of thunderstorm clouds above the Sierras outside of Reno, Nevada.

A Shadow on Wood

This shadow of a plant sat on the wooden door in the afternoon.

Thunderhead

An anvil-shaped thunderhead forms above the skies of Reno, Nevada.

Tree Sculpture

This tree sculpture, carved from the trunk and main branches of an old tree, hides among the other trees along Riverside Drive in Reno, Nevada.

Fallout Shelter Sign

An old fallout shelter sign in the downtown area of Reno, Nevada.

The Liquid Lounge

The Liquid Lounge sign. Reno, Nevada.

Another Look

Another look at the front of 1009 Riverside Drive in Reno, Nevada.

A Great Looking House

The front of 1009 Riverside Drive in Reno, Nevada.

Hibiscus in the Garden

In a beautiful garden at 1009 Riverside Drive in Reno, Nevada, this hibiscus blooms among all the other plants and flowers.

San Francisco's Pyramid

Among the other buildings, the Transamerica Pyramid still stands out. San Francisco, California.

Brick Apartment Building

One section of an old brick apartment building that still rents rooms in the downtown area of Reno, Nevada.

Streetlight Art

Art can be found everywhere. Here's some on a streetlight pole in Reno, Nevada.

The City and the Bridge

This photo shows Fort Point under the Golden Gate Bridge with San Francisco in the foreground. San Francisco, California.

Kayaking

Kayaking the Truckee River. Reno, Nevada.

The Rock at the Peak

From about 10,500 feet, this rock on Mount Lassen juts out to the clouds. Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park, California.