So the Golden Gate National Recreation Area was the most-visited part of the National Park Service last year. It attracted more than 14 million people. No idea how that number came about as whenever I hike there, I never check in, but maybe cars are counted and other measurements are [...]
[imagebrowser id=85] Why is hiking through fog so captivating? For me, I wonder what's ahead, even if it's a trail I've been on many times. I also know that as my elevation and terrain changes, I may literally rise into and out of the mist. The coolness and moisture in [...]
[singlepic id=807 w=520 h=440 float=center] With the 20th anniversary this year of National Public Lands Day, there are two local places this weekend to be part of the nation's largest one-day parks volunteer day. Lake Sonoma: Saturday, Sept. 28, Clean 50 miles of Lake Sonoma shoreline, clear trailheads of [...]
[imagebrowser id=47] Here comes the annual spate of trips to Point Reyes and elsewhere along the coast, following the plan of finding good hikes that are don't leave me dripping with sweat. I'll be back in my usual haunts and the challenging peaks of Mount Diablo and Calistoga in the [...]
Yes, ignore the calendar, it's time for spring hikes. And around Wine Country, there are plenty of scenic opportunities to find a trail, even if you're not into the back-breaking 15-mile rugged ones (hey, they're not that bad!) and just want a pleasant diversion from wine tasting or other weekend [...]
For me, Point Reyes is the equivalent of my favorite neighborhood restaurant. It has the traditional standouts that I know will be satisfying, but if I talk to the chef a bit, or wander around on the menu, it's usually a happy outcome as well. I go there [...]
Starting a hike on a beach is a treat because it allows you to discard your shoes, wriggle your toes in the sand and even walk in the edge of the surf as it laps the shore. On a recent hike that started on Limantour Beach at Point Reyes, we [...]
OK, while the moon was full, it was a cloudy night so my expectations for a moon-bathed hike were low. But then the clouds parted just enough and all was well.
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It was 70 and sunny and I was standing on the beach. Any hike that includes such a moment is a success in my book.
As much as I’ve been exploring Point Reyes the last couple of years, it is always a treat to head out on a new path there. I’ve done several hikes that have touched on Drakes Bay, but never the Estero Trail.
I suspect that I will never get tired of exploring the Point Reyes National Seashore. Each time I'm out on the coast on some trail there, I encounter people who have been hiking and wandering there for years and are still amazed at the views, the terrain, the wildlife and the sheer scope.
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, New York native, I spent half of my life hibernating indoors, but for the past five years I have basked in the thrilling opportunity to enjoy year round hiking on the many trails of beautiful Northern California. In this blog I will continue in the tradition of trailhead, to recap the hikes I have taken and share the insights of my fellow hikers. Along with day hikes, I am also interested in dog friendly trails, and backpacking trips as well. Please feel free to offer suggestions of where I should hike next, or share tales of where you have explored. . Guest blog entries are extremely welcome as are your photos from your own hikes.