As you all know the book in chapter 12 covers plains and prairies, well I found a plain here in California!. It is called "Carrizo Plain". This plain is located in San Luis Obispo County. It is approximately 50 miles long and 15 miles wide. Within this plain we can find Carrizo Plain National Monument.
One of the most notable points of interests in the park is that visitors can have a great look at the San Andreas fault. It is considered the best place to study the San Andreas fault beacuse it is the oldest part of the fault, therefore, the easy viewing of the fault and how it divides the land. Park rangers say that the best times to look at the fault is early morning and evening light, because shadows enhnace the topography of the region.
Another interesting point of interest in the plain is Soda Lake. The lake is located in the center of the plain and it is a swallow alkali lake. Visitors can observe how when the water retreats in the lake, it leaves a salt crust.
Another interestin point of interest is "Painted Rock" this is a rock that has the form of a horse shoe. The interesting thing about the rock is that it is adorned with many drawings created by Native American tribes over thousands of years.
I would really suggest these National monument, and you do not need to make it your next vacation. You could visit the park on a weekend. It is a 2 hour drive away from Los Angeles.
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