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Panoramic view of Superstition Mountains, Arizona, USA

Did you know that Superstition Mountain is famous for the Lost Dutchman’s Mine where millions of dollars worth of gold is hidden. The history of this mountain would astound you. Those who discovered the mine were in grave danger, especially if they took any gold from this spot. This is sacred ground. People disappear and mysterious deaths occur. That’s why it’s called Superstition Mountain.

Warm afternoon colours at Lake Kaveah, California, USA

Did you know that Lake Kaweah is a flood control lake, the Kaweah River swells with the Sierra snow melt and fills up to become the lake.

Panoramic view of Lake Kaveah, California, USA

Did you know that Lake Kaweah is a reservoir near Lemon Cove in Tulare County, California. The lake is formed by Terminus Dam on the Kaweah River. The river originates in the Sierra Nevada mountains and drains about 560 sq mi (1,500 km2) into Lake Kaweah.

Mountains range and hidden trails of King's Canyon, California, USA

Did you know that the first known inhabitants of the area now designated as Kings Canyon National Park were the Monache Indians.

Panorama of Lemon Cove area - citrus plantations hidden between mountains, California, USA

Lemon Cove is a census-designated place (CDP) in the San Joaquin Valley in Tulare County, California, United States. Beautiful agricultural area is one of the largest producers of oranges and citrus fruits in the world.

Thousands of citrus trees in the heart of California, USA

Lemon Cove in California (region) with it's 308 habitants is a town located in United States - about 2,284 mi (or 3,676 km) West of Washington, the country's capital town.

Morning glow of Lemon Cove village - lemon and orange farms, California, USA

Bright colours of Lemon Cove village, California, USA

Aerial view of Lemon Cove village - place with numerous citrus plantations, California, USA

Cahuilla reservation area, California, USA

The Cahuilla traditionally lived in thatched or adobe houses or in sun shelters without walls and were skilled in basketry and pottery.

Wild areas of Cahuilla reservation, California, USA

The Cahuilla are Native Americans' tribe, located in the center of Southern California. Most Cahuilla people still live in this area today.

Panoramic view of Cahuilla reservation, California, USA

The Cahuilla are Takic [Uto-Aztecan] peoples arriving in southern California about 2,000-2,500 years ago. They were peaceful hunter/gatherer mountain and desert cultures. They ranged over the entire San Bernardino basin, the San Jacinto Mountains, the Coachella Valley, and portions of the southern Mojave. Their northern neighbors were the Serrano, and the Chemehuevi to the northeast. They lived in independent clans of approximately 600-800 people controlling their own separate territories.

Landscape view of Cahuilla reservation, California, USA

Today Palm Springs and the surrounding areas are experiencing rapid development. The Agua Caliente Band of the Cahuilla is an important player in the local economy, operating an array of business enterprises, including land leasing, hotel and casino operations, and banking.

Panorama of Cahuilla Reserve, California, USA

Today there are about 290 registered Cahuillas as recorded by the tribal headquarters.

Landscape view of indian tribe area - Cahuilla, California, USA

The Cahuilla Indians have inhabited the area from Borrego to Riverside for more than 2000 years, an area of about 2,400 square miles. They are generally referred to as Mountain, Desert and Pass Cahuillas. There are 10 reservations in Southern Ca. Those who settled in what is now Palm Springs are the Agua Caliente Indians. Other Bands are the Morongo, Los Coyotes, Torres-Martinez, Cabazon and the Santa Rosa.

Panoramic view of Superstition Mountains in sunset warm light, Arizona, USA

Superstition Mountain is believed to have great treasure hidden within. Many people have tried to find it but have never succeeded. It is difficult to explore because of its dangerous cliffs and plateaus. It’s a treacherous mountain and many adventurers never come back.

Hidden hiking trails near Superstition Mountains, Arizona, USA

Did you know why it called Superstition Mountain? Those who have discovered its whereabouts usually met with an accident. The people, who were able to get away safely, never returned. Just as the men were about to form a party and return, something always happened to them. They would get sick and die or get in a fight and get killed, or something mysterious would happen to them. Now you know how this mountain got its name.

Panoramic view of Superstition Mountains Range, Arizona, USA

Superstition Mountains in evening sunset haze, Arizona, USA

Panoramic view of Superstition Mountains Area in afternoon haze, Arizona, USA

Panoramic view of Apache trail area - spectacular scenic road, Arizona, USA

Aerial view of Apache trail scenic road - land of historical adventures and fantastic scenery, Arizona, USA

Apache Trail scenic road from above, Arizona, USA

Did you know that during construction some of the most difficult and dangerous work had to be done by hand. Almost 400 "force account" laborers were housed in six camps along the route and worked through the spring and summer. The Apache Indians provided much of this labor force, working long hours under brutal summertime conditions - conditions that required treks of up to four miles for drinking water.

Panoramic view of Salt River at Apache trail scenic area, Arizona, USA