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The United States Forest Service (USFS) and the other agencies who manage our beautiful public lands (NPS, BLM) have an important campaign called, “leave no trace behind.” Essentially the campaign encourages people to be responsible and pack out whatever you bring with you and to be considerate of others when taking advantage of recreational areas. …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Trail Etiquette & Leave No Trace
Baxter and I were back on the headland this morning for a glorious walk. The weather is spectacular and we plan to enjoy each day before hunkering down for the winter rainy season. The northern CA coast is extra special this time of year. The nights are cool but oh the days are so so …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Fall Portrait of the Northern CA Coast
I have been surprised how quickly the time flys by. We all deserve a pat on the back for surviving another bizarre week. Only 25 days remain until the election. Like many I’m hopeful that we can get past this failed experiment and pull the American people back together. I don’t envy the next administration …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: It’s Friday and Only 25 Days to Go!
My friend Jackie and I did the 2 hr 15 minute paddle on Big Lagoon and up Maple Creek this morning. It was foggy and cool and very quiet on glassy water. Quite blissful and relaxing which is what we hoped for. After we reloaded our gear, we enjoyed a long lunch on the beach. …
The winds have drifted the wildfire smoke back in our direction. As I opened the door this morning I could smell and almost taste fire. A particulate flew into my left eye. The fires are still raging to the south and east of us. If last time is any indication, I suspect our air quality …
I recently learned about a new movement called Self-Care Sunday. It’s essentially encouraging people to officially mark their calendar and schedule the day for doing whatever helps you clear your mind, relax, and take a break. I’m guessing this is an American phenomenon because people in other countries seem to take better care of themselves. …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Self-Care Sunday & Why it’s Important
After two days of spending 6.5 hrs online with 2,400 other people for a National conference, I took a walk down to Trinidad State Beach. I never know what I’ll find on a Friday afternoon. The waves were big, the tide was coming in, and there was (still is) a weird vibe in the air. …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: When Pigs Fly or Walk on the Beach
Fall 2020 begins with two notable events; one local and one national. Trinidad’s commercial fishing fleet and the seasonal sport fishermen and women have dry docked their boats which significantly changes the landscape of Trinidad Bay and Harbor. Our community flag continues to fly at half-staff in honor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who lies …
Today is officially the last full day of summer. Sigh...I am anxious to bid 2020 goodbye, but each year I do mourn the end of summer. Its not that I don’t like the other seasons; each has their own beauty and pros & cons. Summer however, makes it so much easier to do the outdoor …
The fog was fairly thick on the headland this morning which meant solitude and bliss for Baxter and I. A quiet morning with not a lot to see; the fog increased as we were walking and continued to drift in and out most of the day. Nevertheless I was able to take a few images …
Perspectives From My Trail 