Image URL Library
Visual Resources & Photography Guidelines for Hollister Hills
Important
NOTE: License Verification Required
Many image URLs for Hollister Hills are behind script loaders or require authentication. The following are direct-access images with known or assumed public licenses. VERIFY LICENSE BEFORE USE in any publication.
Image URL Library
Chapter 14: Image URL Library centralizes direct-access images, maps, and references for Hollister Hills. Use these links to preview, download, and properly credit assets for editorial use. Always verify license details before publishing.
| # | Title | URL | Subject | License/Attribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollister Hills Official Logo | Check CA State Parks media kit | Park branding | Public Domain (CA State Parks) - Request from park office |
| 2 | Lower Ranch Trail Map (PDF) | Download Map | Trail map - Lower Ranch | Public Domain - Official park map |
| 3 | Upper Ranch Map (PDF) | Download Map | Trail map - Upper Ranch 4x4 | Public Domain - Official park map |
| 4 | San Andreas Fault Overview | USGS or NPS Public Domain images | Geological feature - Statewide context | Public Domain - Search USGS image library |
| 5 | Hollister Hills Instagram | @hollisterhillssvra | Various park photos | Check individual posts - verify license per post |
| 6 | Adobe Clay Soil Example | Search USGS or educational geology sites | Soil type - Park geology | Public Domain (educational) |
| 7 | California Green Sticker | CA DMV or OHMVR Division site | OHV registration - Statewide | Public Domain (CA Gov) |
| 8 | Trailforks Map Screenshot | View Map | Trail network - Lower Ranch | Screenshot OK for editorial - Check Trailforks terms |
| 9 | OnX Offroad Map Screenshot | View Map | Trail network - Entire park | Screenshot OK for editorial - Check OnX terms |
| 10 | 50th Anniversary Announcement | View Announcement | Event info - Park website | Public Domain - Screenshot or link |
Additional Image Sources
Verify License Individually:
- Flickr: Search "Hollister Hills SVRA" with Creative Commons filters
- Wikimedia Commons: Limited but may have some images
- CA State Parks Official Gallery: Contact OHMVR Division for press photos
- HHORA: May have member photos for editorial use with permission
- YouTube: Screen grabs from public videos (fair use for editorial, not commercial)
Photographer Credit Essential
If using community photos from Instagram/Facebook/forums, ALWAYS credit photographer and obtain permission.
License Unknown - Verify Before Use
- Any image found via Google Image Search without clear license
- Instagram/Facebook posts (assumed copyrighted unless stated otherwise)
- Rider action shots from unidentified sources
To Request Official Images
Contact Information:
- CA State Parks Media Contact: NewsRoom@parks.ca.gov
- Park Office: (831) 637-3874
- OHMVR Division: (916) 324-4442 or via website
Need a specific shot (trail signage, campgrounds, training areas, or ranger programs)?
Request high-resolution originals and written permission from the contacts above.
When you publish, include photographer credit, source URL, and clear alt text for accessibility and SEO.
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