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Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Yucca Forrest

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Yucca Forrest

Yucca bloom season is a popular time at the park.

Raindrops on the trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Raindrops on the trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The pitter patter of raindrops is music to the ears. Public domain photograph of rain, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View from the overlook - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
National parks: Sunbath - public domain image

National parks: Sunbath - public domain image

A mesquite soaks up the last sunlight of the day

Early morning at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Early morning at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Early morning at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Sunny webs

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Sunny webs

Sun shines through spider webs on coastal prairie.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Colorful chaparral
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Rainy trail

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Rainy trail

A mesquite takes a drink after a rain shower. Public domain photograph of rain, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View from below - National Parks Gallery

View from below - National Parks Gallery

Yuccas or "Spanish Dagger" are some of the more notable plants at the park.

Sunset at the park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sunset at the park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sun setting over the battlefield Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning mesquite

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning mesquite

Early mornings are best for photos at the park

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Still Morning

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Still Morning

Resaca de la Palma Battlefield at sunrise.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Rough skies

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Rough skies

Storm clouds over the chaparral Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Let the sun shine - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Let the sun shine - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The coastal prairie contains and abundance of natural resources.

National parks: Raindrops - public domain image

National parks: Raindrops - public domain image

The plants of the chaparral take in a drink. Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Harness the power - National Parks Gallery

Harness the power - National Parks Gallery

A Ranger harnesses the power of Palo Alto. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake taking shelter under a bush

Things Are Looking Up - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Things Are Looking Up - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A camphor daisy provides a bit of color on a dreary day.

Storm over the battlefield - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Soldados at attention - National Parks Gallery

Soldados at attention - National Parks Gallery

Soldados at attention Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Monarch caterpillar
Red harvester ants - National Parks Gallery

Red harvester ants - National Parks Gallery

Red harvester ants emerging from their nest

Sunrise at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Sunrise at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Sunrise at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Storms clouds
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Southeast view

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Southeast view

Looking to the southeast from the battlefield overlook

National parks: Bullsnake - public domain image

National parks: Bullsnake - public domain image

A bullsnake slithers along the visitor center Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yucca in the chaparral - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Yucca in the chaparral - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The chaparral is a formidable collection of plants, trees, and shrubs.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - American Snout

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - American Snout

American Snout Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Looking up

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Looking up

You can see why the yucca is also known as Spanish Dagger

National parks: Overlook - public domain image

National parks: Overlook - public domain image

The battlefield overlook provides visitors with a commanding view of the battlefield.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Overlook view

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Overlook view

Get a great view of the battlefield from the overlook.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Monarch caterpillar
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Shady spot

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Shady spot

Clouds loom over the living history field

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning serenity
Storm on the horizon - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A cloudy day - National Parks Gallery

A cloudy day - National Parks Gallery

Cloud cover over Palo Alto Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chiltepin plant
Sickle-winged Skipper - National Parks Gallery

Sickle-winged Skipper - National Parks Gallery

Sickle-winged Skipper butterflies on blue mistflower

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Foggy trail

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Foggy trail

The park's battlefield trail features natural and cultural resource waysides. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A shady spot - National Parks Gallery

A shady spot - National Parks Gallery

Clouds loom over the picnic areas

Rise and shine - National Parks Gallery

Rise and shine - National Parks Gallery

The sun rises over the coastal prairie on a clear morning.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Cloudy picnic

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Cloudy picnic

The park's picnic shelters offer some great views of the park.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Queen butterfly

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Queen butterfly

Queen butterfly on blue mistflower Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Baby Eastern Cottontail rabbit - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Baby Eastern Cottontail rabbit - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

A baby Eastern Cottontail rabbit Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Stormy day

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Stormy day

Storm clouds brew over the visitor center

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Majestic clouds
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral rain

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral rain

The chaparral takes a much deserved drink.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Unidentified butterfly

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Unidentified butterfl...

Unidentified butterfly Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral trail

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral trail

The chaparral trail offers a peak at the plants and animals that call the chaparral home.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Pink sunset
Caught in your web - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Caught in your web - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Dew glistens on a spiderweb Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

White Peacock butterfly - National Parks Gallery

White Peacock butterfly - National Parks Gallery

White Peacock butterfly displaying it colors and patterns

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral sunrise

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral sunrise

Palo Alto Battlefield offers great photo ops.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Daylight moon

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Daylight moon

A pale moon shines in the blue daylight sky.

Storm on the horizon - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Resaca ce la Palma Battlefield - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Resaca ce la Palma Battlefield - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

The Resaca de la Palma Battlefield unit features a walking trail, interpretive waysides, and a picnic area.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Dark clouds
Life in green - National Parks Gallery

Life in green - National Parks Gallery

Palo Alto Battlefield holds surprises everywhere you look.

National parks: Lantana - public domain image

National parks: Lantana - public domain image

Desert lantana plant with yellow bloom

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning view

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning view

Getting to the park early provides great photo opportunities.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Unidentified moth

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Unidentified moth

An abundance of natural resources at the park makes it difficult to identify them all right away.

National parks: Yucca - public domain image

National parks: Yucca - public domain image

Yuccas bloom along the trail Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Tangled web

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Tangled web

Dew covered spider webs dot the battlefield

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Camphor daisy

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Camphor daisy

Camphor daisy is prevalent on the battlefield.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Walking trail
High wire act - National Parks Gallery

High wire act - National Parks Gallery

An orb spider on its web with storm clouds in the background

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Musket talk
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Foggy morning

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Foggy morning

The sun pierces through the fog over the battlefield.

Priming a musket - National Parks Gallery

Priming a musket - National Parks Gallery

Living historian priming a musket Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Let the sun shine - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Let the sun shine - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sunshine breaks through the clouds over the battlefield

Taking a rest. - National Parks Gallery

Taking a rest. - National Parks Gallery

A moth taking a rest on a windy day.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Battlefield overlook

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Battlefield overlook

View from the battlefield overlook Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In remembrance

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In remembrance

U S flag flying at half staff Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Last rays
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Orb spider

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Orb spider

Orb spiders with its distinctive zigzag web pattern

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Half staff

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Half staff

The U.S. flag flying at half staff is a powerful image.

Soldado. Present Arms. - National Parks Gallery

Soldado. Present Arms. - National Parks Gallery

Soldado drumming Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Trail closeup
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Cloudy afternoon

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Cloudy afternoon

Cloud cover dominates the battlefield trail.

National parks: Remembrance - public domain image

National parks: Remembrance - public domain image

The U.S. flag flies at half staff Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Horned lizard

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Horned lizard

A horned lizard tries camouflage on the ground.

Prickly pear cactus - National Parks Gallery

Prickly pear cactus - National Parks Gallery

Prickly pear cactus proving it can grow just about anywhere Public domain photograph of cactus plant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Cloudy morning
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Sunshine rain
Resaca de la Palma trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Resaca de la Palma trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The Resaca de la Palma Battlefield unit provides a walking trail with interpretive waysides.

Is this seat taken? - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Is this seat taken? - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A Western Diamondback rattlesnake slides under a bench Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Paper piecing activity - National Parks Gallery

Paper piecing activity - National Parks Gallery

Living historian lead a paper piecing activity

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Field artillery
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Camphor daisy

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Camphor daisy

Camphor daisy in bloom Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In remembrance

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In remembrance

U S flag flying at half staff in remembrance of 9/11

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Menacing sky
View to the east - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

View to the east - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Looking to the east from the battlefield overlook

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Coastal prairie

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Coastal prairie

The openness of the coastal prairie is quite a sight.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In bloom

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In bloom

A Dallas Red Lantana blooms along the trail Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Picnic area

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Picnic area

The park offers four picnic areas for your convenience.

Visitor center entrance - National Parks Gallery

Visitor center entrance - National Parks Gallery

The entrance to the visitor center features a replica U.S. 6-pounder.

South Texas stalwart - National Parks Gallery

South Texas stalwart - National Parks Gallery

Sunlight shines through a mesquite tree

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Coastal prairie

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Coastal prairie

The coastal prairie consists of a variety of plants and woody vegetation.

Through the web - National Parks Gallery

Through the web - National Parks Gallery

A dew covered spiderweb hangs from a mesquite branch.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Texas Toad

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Texas Toad

When the rains hit Palo Alto, the toads come out in force

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