Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
This morning’s sunrise was gorgeous. From the vantage point of our backyard, I saw a sky filled with an orange glow. I didn’t make it out early enough to capture it in pics, but Baxter and I did take our usual spin around Trinidad Head underneath a very beautiful and dramatic sky. We are currently …
Trinidad, CA had a high of 81 degrees today! Summer popped in at the coast the day before the official last day of summer. No wind and absolutely gorgeous. A great day for wading in a creek bed. Today’s walk took me into Redwood National and State Parks on the trail out to Redwood Creek. …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: The Coast gets a Real Summer Day
September is one of the best times to be on the Northern California coast. This morning we quickly reached 66 degrees with little to no wind. We were 10 degrees warmer than Portland, OR. Tip: mornings are the best time to walk, hike, or kayak. If we get wind, it picks up in the afternoon. …
A peaceful end to the week and start of the weekend, not another soul on the trail. With the exception of a SUP boarder on the Bay and one couple on State Beach, it was just Baxter, me, some peeping oyster catchers and a couple of spouting whales this morning on Trinidad Head. It’s a …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Happy Friday and an Optimal Walk
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 …
Every year I look forward to the Columbia or Tiger Lilly season. I love their bright orange color and right now they are in full bloom on the Northern California Coast. Fortunately for me I can see them on local trails right here in Trinidad, California. This morning my neighbor and I walked the trail …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers
We got out the door early this morning. Let’s call it preparation for Sunday’s time change to daylight savings time. Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead this weekend. There was a mix of lighting while we were out which is reflected in my pics. Clouds, sun and a light, wispy fog influence my …
It’s a spectacular Monday morning on the north coast which is timely because after celebrating my birthday last week, I need to burn off the scrumptious cream cheese frosted carrot cake I’ve been eating. That’s the dilemma with having a cake in the house when you are empty nesters. It used to be that our …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Working off That High Caloric Weekend
As the pandemic continues to drag on I think we can all use some inspiration. I suggest turning to nature. We are on the cusp of a seasonal change. On the west coast the spring explosion of budding plants has started. I am always in awe by this development. I find it quite miraculous; the …
Baxter and I got up and onto the trail early to beat the crowds. It’s a beautiful sunny weekend which translates into lots of visitors. Most weekends we retreat to the comfort of our own backyard rather than hang at the beach with the weekend crowd. It’s a pandemic precaution but also because if you …
Perspectives From My Trail 