Stone Valley is one of my favorite locations that our Natural World class has explored this semester, not only because of the the rich history of Native American culture, but because in the 1930s, the land upon which Stone Valley has been established was adopted by the United States Resettlement Administration and put under the jurisdiction of the United Forest Service. But the history nerd in me can also step back and appreciate the wide variety of tree species that call Stone Valley home, which is why I chose this photo. The scale-like foliage of the cedar really sets it apart from other coniferous trees; I think it's a really unique and beautiful quality that I look for every time I go hiking!