Melissa’s travelogue

Lawn Way, Capitola, CA

Lawn Way, Capitola, CA

A stretch of lawn called Lawn Way in the beach town of Capitola, California.

May 2007

Cooper Sees

Cooper Sees

One of the many views from the top of Cooper Peak.

August 6, 2008

The View from Cooper Peak

The View from Cooper Peak

The spectacular sight to see from the summit of Cooper Peak.

August 6, 2008

Geological Reference Mark 1956

Geological Reference Mark 1956

The geological survey reference mark at the summit of Cooper Peak. It reads: "U.S. Geological Survey Reference Mark No.1 1956 - For information write the director Washington D.C."

August 6, 2008

Atop the Mountain

Atop the Mountain

My uncle Tom photographing the view on our hike to Cooper Peak.

August 6, 2008

Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet?

My mom hiking up the mountain to Cooper Peak.

August 6, 2008

Tom Against the Mountain

Tom Against the Mountain

See that dark little speck near the bottom left corner? That's my uncle Tom hiking to Cooper Peak.

August 6, 2008

Stand Against the Sky

Stand Against the Sky

Some interesting rock formations along the climb to Cooper Peak.

August 6, 2008

Uncle Tom Takes a Picture

Uncle Tom Takes a Picture

While waiting for my mom, my uncle and I took out our cameras. He took a shot of the view behind us and I took a shot of him and the climb ahead.

August 6, 2008

Creekbed Climbing

Creekbed Climbing

My uncle Tom climbing a creek bed to Cooper Peak.

August 6, 2008

Melissa Ott

Melissa Ott has been a member since 20 August 2008 and goes by melissaott.

Currently in the United States.

I am a teenager with a camera in hand and a mind for writing stories. I love traveling and hiking, and nature is my passion.