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I’ve been wanting to take the 2 hr guided kayak trip on Yaquina Bay for weeks now. Since the June tour season began, I have watched the daily tours paddle past my office window. Today I finally made it happen. Took the day off from work and invited one of my board members join me. …
Continue reading An Oregon Coast Gem: The Oregon Boating Foundation
We are having glorious weather on the Northcoast this week. Maybe that will bode well for the fishermen/women who are braving the high seas to bring in fresh Dungeness Crab. Today is the first day they can legally pull their pots and Trinidad Pier was full of activity as the distribution trucks began to load …
Baxter and I took our usual spin down to and around Trinidad Head this morning. Due to today’s fog this post is limited in number of usual gorgeous ocean images. However, the BIG news of the day is that Dungeness Crab season is a go on our part of the coastline. Domoic acid is not …
Crazy, crazy morning on Trinidad Pier and in/around the Harbor. Baxter and I walked down the hill to do our usual spin around the Headland and beach combing on Launcher Beach, to find a very busy parking lot being supervised by Rancheria staff. One guy actually tried to drop his truck & trailer in front …
Baxter and I used our “insurance policy” on our walk today. Often when he wears his blue raincoat we beat the rain and today was one of those mornings. A quick spin around the headland and some time afterwards, beach combing on Launcher Beach. A great way to start the day and launch the weekend. …
On today’s walk I could just feel the optimism in the air. On this beautiful Super Bowl Sunday people were out walking, kayaking, fishing and surfing before the big game. It’s great to be around so much energy! Mother Nature is also giving out positive vibes and energy. More signs of spring are all around. …
Our big local news is that California Crab Fishermen have reached an agreement with their retail middlemen and will be heading out to sea tomorrow. Oregon fishermen finalized their negotiations earlier this week. On today’s walk, I spotted nine of Trinidad’s fleet of 17 fishing boats out in the harbor. Crew were putting bait in …
Continue reading Today‘s Walk: Some Things are Worth Waiting For
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
Monday July 6, 2020 Baxter and I had a quiet morning on the headland following the Independence Day weekend. There was a great low tide exposing Trinidad State Beach and the fish are running so the boat launch parking lot was full. It looks like the upwelling caused by last week’s wind has brought the …
Perspectives From My Trail 