Life Amongst the Landscape, Unexpected Inspiration, Life as Art, Travel and More
I highly recommend taking a Sunday stroll, especially amongst some tall trees. My friend Sara and I hiked the Arcata Community Forest this past Sunday. Our 4.6 mile walk flew by quickly and easily. This was the first time I had been in this forest and taken this hike. The Arcata Community Forest is a …
I recently spent some time on the Oregon Coast. As I drove north on HWY 101 I stopped at one of my favorite pullouts near Cape Perpetua: Strawberry Hill which is a popular haul out site for harbor seals. It was low tide so I was able to catch a glimpse of some seals while …
SPRING. That’s a word many of us are looking for signs of. What do native plants, panning for gold and beach combing have in common? With each one, it’s our anticipation of finding a treasure. For weeks I’ve been checking “the spot” for signs of the elusive native plant, Fetid adders tongue. A beautiful, seasonal …
Yep, you heard me correctly, we have summer weather in Trinidad and it’s only January 22. Today we experienced little to no wind with temperatures in the low 70’s. It’s amazing and expected to continue throughout the weekend. My be prepared Girl Scout training had me wearing layers this morning only to be shedding clothing …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Summer Arrived Today in Northern California
Our dog Baxter sat on the sidelines yesterday as I walked alone on Trinidad State Beach. Needing some time to think, I also wanted to check on the nearby embankment that Fetid Adders Tongue lives on. Nope. Too early, but I’ll keep checking for the emergence of the 2022 blooms. Yes, I am enamored by …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Living in the Shadow of Covid
For me, taking a walk on the beach is one of the most relaxing things I can do for myself. It’s interesting because beaches are very dynamic environments. The crashing surf, tidal fluctuations, swirling water, seasonal shifts & erosion constantly create change that results in a physical reconfiguration of the beach. It’s anything but peaceful. …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Finding Peace & Humility on the Beach
Tis the season to turn off the noise, gather with family, and celebrate all we have to be grateful for. Time with our two grown children is the best gift I could have received. I’m very grateful that my family has the time to share with each other and the resources to indulge in special …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Getting in those Holiday Workouts
I suspect most of us have had conversations about Covid and how it has impacted or changed our lives. Most notable for me are the policy changes made at medical centers that restrict family members from being present at medical appointments and procedures. For us it started in March and April of this year when …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Pandemic Adjustments & Return to Crissy Field
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 …
Perspectives From My Trail 