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Springtime, Vasquez Rocks

Springtime, Vasquez Rocks

An alternate title could have been “Springtime on the Planet Vulcan”. For those unfamiliar with Vasquez Rocks, you have more than likely seen it you just never knew the location’s name. Most likely you’ll recognize it from the countless movies, television shows, commercials, and music videos it has appeared in. Its location inside the Thirty-Mile Zone created by Hollywood labor unions to determine per diem rates made it a popular set for shows like Star Trek and many Westerns.

Vasquez Rocks Ridge Line
A view of the more familiar rock formation at Vasquez Rocks

Personally, I have been visiting Vasquez Rocks since I was a kid on family day trips and Boy Scout camping trips. In recent years my visits have been more infrequent, usually just seeing it from the freeway on our way to the High Desert. And knowing how recognizable the location is, I haven’t been eager to explore it photographically. However in recent years, I have been getting an urge to revisit the location with a camera and see if I could find something interesting on the park’s fringes. Bringing my camera along this spring on our family trip seemed like a good way to scratch that itch, and I was happy I did! This spring the area was so green and lush after our winter rains, truly it felt different than how it normally looks.

If you do choose to visit Vasquez Rocks and explore beyond the main rock formation, I highly recommend using the park map or GPS. The trails are not well marked outside of the main picnic area. We were constantly doubling back to find where we lost the trail. One other tidbit I learned on my most recent trip, the Pacific Crest Trail passes through the eastern side of the park right after it crosses the Antelope Valley Freeway.

Springtime, Vasquez Rocks
By far the greenest I have seen this area in spring.

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