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We had some residual wildfire smoke in the air as Baxter and I began this morning’s walk and it got me thinking. Wildfires throughout the west continue to spread devastation to the lives and property of those in their path. The impacts also reach beyond the actual flames and into neighboring communities. We have new …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Wildfire Impacts Go Beyond the Fire
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, …
If the last few weeks are any indication of how our summer will go, we maybe in for a nice one. That is, as long as the fire season is kept to a minimum. The scary part is that there are a lot of brown landscapes just to the south of us already. Summer has …
By 10 am on this October 16, 2020 morning it was 70 degrees with no wind in Trinidad, California. Trinidad is located 1.5 hours south of the Oregon border on the Northern CA Coast. As Baxter and I walked the headland there was hot air brushing across my face and arms. I was warm in …
Continue reading Today’s Walk: Climate Change is Reaffirming Itself
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 …
After four days of staying inside due to the hazardous air quality from the wildfires, Baxter and I got back on track and took a spin around the headland. This afternoon the sun finally broke. It’s been about a week since we last saw the sun so I’m taking this as a good sign. Enjoy …
Smoke from the wild fires around the west have engulfed the coast. After waking up to day two of a dark and gloomy orange sky, Baxter and I headed down to Old Home Beach to take a look. Our landscape is awash with sepia tone and continues to provide an eerie vibe. A number of …
There is an eerie feeling and mood in the air today. Early morning fog combined with the environmental affects of the wild fires to the south and east of us have created a strange orange and gloomy glow. A light coating of ash continues to rain down on us and the sun is blood red. …
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