Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
It’s a busy weekend in Trinidad so Baxter was left at home this afternoon as I took my walk. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law are visiting us and wanted to see the real Trinidad Lighthouse. On the first Saturday of each month the access gate for the lighthouse is open so the public can walk in …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Labor Day Weekend at the Beach
My brother-in-law and sister-in-law are visiting so we are maximizing the use of our local recreational opportunities. Unfortunately my blogging time the past few weeks has been limited. How I wish there were more than 24 hrs in a day! Two days ago we hiked one of the trails I have anxiously wanted to explore, …
Another quiet and beautiful morning on the headland enhanced by visiting family members who joined Baxter and I on the trail and a walkabout thru town. A few varieties of wildflowers continue to bloom and the naked ladies are now in their full glory in various Trinidad gardens. FYI: there is a geocache on Trinidad …
After a 10 day break Baxter and I are back on the morning trail walk. This time of year Mondays are wonderful; we had the trail to ourselves. No off-leash dogs or people walking the trail while yakking on their cell phones. A nice, quiet serine morning on the trail with a little beach combing …
I’m always looking for new experiences, especially ones that involve public art. Yesterday my sisters and I were chauffeured around by our Uncle as we followed Trail # 3 of the Tualatin Valley Quilt Barn Trail just west of Portland, Oregon. We had a blast! Highlighting historic barns and buildings with hand painted quilt patterns …
Continue reading Today’s Auto Tour: Tualatin Valley Quilt Barn Trail
This morning we had a -.41 tide so instead of walking the headland I ventured out without Baxter to take advantage of the opportunity. Minus tides are the best way to experience the beach and all its invertebrate glory. Our area is showing very strong signs of sea star recovery. Pisasters which are the most …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: A Minus Tide is Good for the Soul
While taking our usual spin down & around Trinidad Head I was impressed and inspired by someone I don’t know. This morning there was a younger than me woman on the same trail who, instead of walking a dog, was pushing a jogging stroller that carried a toddler. I watched with fascination as this very …
This morning Baxter and I got back into our routine and made the loop around Trinidad Head after a very fun week of playing tourist with visiting family. We feel so grateful to live next to Redwood National and State Parks. Lots of safe outdoor opportunities for family fun. Can’t beat a week of hiking, …
Life is full of opportunities and today was one of those days that we pounced on one. There’s a new business in town that is providing a unique opportunity to cruise the water around Trinidad on a sailboat. Today we took a two hour cruise with Captain Doby Class on his boat, the Obsession. The …
This morning followed the end of a minus tide series with a low tide of .72 feet, no wind and sunshine. I couldn’t pass this opportunity up so our dog Baxter stayed home and I headed to Old Home Beach for the morning. Without wind, we have what I call T-shirt weather and for most …
Perspectives From My Trail 