Drive up Mount Hamilton just east of San Jose, California, and immerse yourself in stunning views and rich history. The 19-mile Mount Hamilton Road is loved by cyclists and motorcyclists for its long climbs and sparse traffic. Built in 1875-76, the road was designed to transport materials to the Lick Observatory, the world"s first permanently occupied mountaintop observatory. On a clear day, you can see as far as Yosemite National Park or the Sierra Nevada from the 4,265-foot summit.
Mount Hamilton, near San Jose, California
Today in History
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Oktoberfest begins!
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Audubon Christmas Bird Count
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The (Inca) empire strikes back
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Spotted owlet, Bangkok, Thailand
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World Otter Day
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World Space Week begins
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Life carries on, rising from a ship s skeleton
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Ludwig’s palace
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Black History Month
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Join the parade for World Elephant Day
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Protecting endangered giants
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Museum Mile Festival
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Shark Awareness Day
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Kochelsee in Bavaria
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Przewalskis horses, Hustai National Park, Mongolia
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Festivus
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Wildflower bloom, Central Valley, California
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