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Saw this precious little Pacific Tree Frog on the approach to "Free to Choose."
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Bruce & Carol enjoy a stellar day at the Fortress.
Imprint of Brittle Stars, found on a rock in the Central Gully of the Fortress (4,000 feet above sea level!)
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Matthew Fienup
Apr 23, 2007
“Saw this precious little Pacific Tree Frog on the approach to "Free to Choose."”  

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Imprint of Brittle Stars, found on a rock in the Central Gully of the Fortress (4,000 feet above sea level!)
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