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Plant Characteristics Family Name Vitaceae Species Name Vitis girdiana Common Name Southern California Grape

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Guide to Western National Monuments Fire • Illuminating text relays theGuide to Western National Monuments showcases 70 of the nations national monuments across the western United States. These are the best places to visit if you want to hike and camp in spectacular scenery with relatively few people (compared to national parks). The 70 national monuments featured in this guide were chosen for their fascinating history, diverse flora and fauna, as well as opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and camping.