Must see places

suggestions for each

stop!
Las Alpujarras
Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, CA
Visit the unspoiled natural beauty of Las
Alpujarras. An area of stunning natural beauty with
a delightful climate, Las Alpujarras is dominated by
the magnificent rugged peaks of Spain's highest
mountain range, the Sierra Nevada. Enjoy lunch at
Bubion to Capileira perched above the marvelous
Ravine of Poqueira.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductDetail?
product=3443G5&d=281597&aidSuffix=xsell&partner=Viator

Kern River Outfitters

San Joaquin Valley, CA
Offers the staple menu of trips plus an adults-only Pub
& Grub trip, which includes beer tastings from the Kern
River Brewery.
13415 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238-9714 760-376-2337
http://www.kernriverbrewing.com/#_=_

Buena Vista Museum of Natural

History
Bakersfield, CA
This is the coolest Museum and a very cool place to kill
some time. Very cheap to get in. you will learn all about
Bakersfield's Natural History. Kids and Adults will enjoy
this place. Allow a minimum of two hours
2018 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone Number: (661) 324-6350
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32037-d3427557Reviews-Buena_Vista_Museum_of_Natural_HistoryBakersfield_California.html

For further research and information that will help you better
plan your field trip please look through the links provided
below.

https://www.nbclearn.com/sustainability-water/cuecard/653
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?
id=4962&eocn=image&eoci=morenh3
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?
id=13322
http://www.valleycan.org/fact_sheets_info/sjv_fact_sheet.php.
html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakersfield,_California
https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductDetail?
product=3443G5&d=281597&aidSuffix=tvrm&partner=Viator
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/california/kern-riverarea/activities/water-sports/kern-river-outfitters#ixzz47Tj1WfrP

Hazard Field Trip

Guide
Inside you will find 3 local stops and
what hazards to expect on your trip.
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Sierra Nevada Mountain

CA
San Joaquin Valley, CA
Bakersfield, CA

Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, CA

San Joaquin Valley, CA

Bakersfield, CA

Elevation Peak is Mt. Whitney 14,505 ft (4,421 m)

Age of rock Mesozoic
Type of rock Batholith, Igneous

Elevation 174 ft (53 m)

Elevation 404 ft (123 m)

San Joaquin Valley is one of the states main agricultural

producing region, also know as the the nation's salad bowl for
having an array of fruits and veggies which are easily grown in
its fertile soil.

Bakersfield is within the southern horseshoe which

located at the end of the San Joaquin Valley and the
southern tip of Sierra Nevada.

The elevation of the mountains increase from north to

south.Sierra Nevada has rugged snow capped
mountains, clear freshwater lakes, and massively tall
sequoias trees, uts known as one of the most visually
stunning landscapes in the united states.

Hazard to watch for: Drought / Air pollution

Hazard to watch our for: Air pollution / Sinkholes

Hazards to watch for: Snow Melts / Snow packs

Snowpack and snowmelt are extremely important as it

helps provide California with drinking water,
electricity, and irrigation water. The snowpack remains
in tact until the weather warms and this created a
runoff which travel to our springs and percolates our
ground soil. Due to climate changes the water is now
becoming precipitated into rain rather than snow. This
can create a water shortage.

Today the valley has horrible air quality which does not meet
health standards set by the United States. The bowl shaped
valley holds and collects emissions caused by the 3 million
residents and their 2 million vehicles. A major canal near a city
called Los Banos, located in the Valley has reported crack in the
concrete on its sides, This is due to ground sinking so much. The
ground has sunk about 13 inches and it's because of the over
pumping of its groundwater.

Due to the Tulare Basin hydrology, Bakersfield, CA has

ample vegetation, but it still has a desert climate. The
summers are long, hot, and dry with brief cool, not
wet winters. Summers stretches can be brutal with the
temperature hitting a constant 90 F or more.
Bakersfield has also been known for its air quality
problems, as it is ranked 2nd most polluted city in the
United States due to its high ozone levels.