Pico Canyon is very historic as the California oil industry had it's start in this canyon right here in the Santa Clarita Valley. The first commercial oil well was located in this canyon. It was designated as Well #4. Below is the capped off well as it looks today.
We were surprised at how green things were in the canyon since we have not had much rain, but it was beautiful and we really enjoyed this hike.
We stopped by a historic oil rig to take a few photos. We are so glad that the city has decided to preserve all of this historic equipment.
History and nature al rolled into one. Looks like hiker had a fun day. You too.
ReplyDeletePretty and interesting.
ReplyDeleteoh Kay you do inspire me!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to find your blog
as I hike around reading blogs this morning
and Wow!
I like it here:)
Makes me want to lace up my boots
and head out into the light drizzle
to see what I can see.
thanks for the happy inspire,
Jennifer
HHHMMMmmm... beautiful scenery, old machinery, rocks, blue skies - not that different downunder here in OZ!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely hike you took! Beautiful scenery!
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