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Black Bears are a common sight throughout the Kern River Valley. Proper food storage is a must.
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Horned Lizard--another of the extraordinary creatures who make the Upper Kern River Valley home.
The Upper Kern River Valley is home to the southern-most stand of old-growth giant sequoias, making the Trail of a Hundred Giants an excellent rest-day activity.
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Matthew Fienup
Jul 23, 2009
“Black Bears are a common sight throughout the Kern River Valley. Proper food storage is a must.”  

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Horned Lizard--another of the extraordinary creatures who make the Upper Kern River Valley home.
Black Bears are a common sight throughout the Kern River Valley. Proper food storage is a must.
The Upper Kern River Valley is home to the southern-most stand of old-growth giant sequoias, making the Trail of a Hundred Giants an excellent rest-day activity.
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