"The Point Reyes National Seashore encompasses just over 71,000 acres. It was established in 1962 thanks to the work of Clem Miller, a United States congressman from Marin County. Mount Wittenberg is the tallest mountain at 1,407 feet in elevation. Point Reyes Hill is 1,336 feet and Mount Vision is 1,282 feet. The San Andreas Fault separates the Point Reyes peninsula from the rest of Marin County."
"Coast Miwoks lived on the land for thousands of years. There are 900 species of plants. According to the California Native Plant Society's list of rare and endangered plants, 50 are found in the area. Two hot spots for spring wildflowers are Chimney Rock and Abbotts Lagoon. Three of my favorite wildflowers are Tolmie's star-tulip (Calochortus tolmiei), California goldfields (Lasthenia californica) and yellow paintbrush (Castilleja wightii)."
Point Reyes National Seashore covers just over 71,000 acres and was established in 1962 through congressional efforts led by Clem Miller. Mount Wittenberg is the tallest peak at 1,407 feet, followed by Point Reyes Hill (1,336 feet) and Mount Vision (1,282 feet). The San Andreas Fault separates the Point Reyes peninsula from the rest of Marin County. Coast Miwoks inhabited the land for thousands of years. The area supports roughly 900 plant species, including 50 listed as rare or endangered by the California Native Plant Society. Chimney Rock and Abbotts Lagoon are prime locations for spring wildflowers such as Tolmie's star-tulip, California goldfields, and yellow paintbrush.
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