…We had gotten a little taste of the joy that inspires the passionate enthusiasm of the dedicated mushroom forager. And we were ready for more!
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As I sit here and type, I find myself daydreaming about all my favorite spots and memories…
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You know those instances when your mind is slowly turning off from the clamor of everyday worries without you even realizing it, and you begin to taste afresh how beautiful it is to simply be in the present moment?…
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…A couple of months ago, Tom had mentioned how much he loved the natural rock arches around the headlands, and out of that comment had blossomed this plan for an early morning stroll to go admire them together…
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…this week we went back on a day off to explore the trail we had been wanting to add in to our original visit – the Caspar Uplands Trail…
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I slowly blinked awake. The sound of the gently rolling waves on the shore tumbled softly through my car where I had parked just off of Caspar Beach…
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…To be honest, this “secret” access point is not really much of a secret… But still, it never fails to feel like we have insider knowledge when we pull to a stop in the dirt on the side of the road and swing our doors open to the quiet sounds of the trees around us. Yesterday was no different…
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…The wind may still have been brisk, the seas still rough, the skies still frequently filled with full and dripping clouds, but at last the bright breath of spring was beginning to make its presence known – truly news to make us glad…
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…I am, of course, talking about Glass Beach, that charming stretch of little rocky coves up in Fort Bragg that nearly every single first time visitor asks directions to, eager to scratch another well-known destination off their list…
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…We shrugged on rain slickers, adjusted the earmuffs we had snuggled under our hoods, wriggled our fingers into warm gloves, and laced up some sturdy boots. We were off for an adventure!…
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…some of my most memorable hikes and runs have been on rather rainy days when other folks have opted to stay inside…
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…when we saw the magnificent way the waves were crashing along the coastline and we realized we had a bit of a break in our day to steal away from the paperwork on our desks, we grabbed our sneakers and made a beeline for good ol’ Point Cabrillo…
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It’s a moody evening out here on Navarro Beach. The day started out fairly gray earlier this morning, migrating gradually into sunshiny warmth, and now has reverted back to the lowering mass of clouds so typical to Mendocino winter…
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…Why should we want to go spend the day in the Anderson Valley? … we’re itching to get out and experience some of the newest additions to all that the Anderson Valley has to offer…
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…So we thought we’d put together a weekend itinerary for these intrepid wanders, a little sampling of some of our favorite trails, both more and less well known, stretching out for longer miles and beautifully condensed into shorter bites of exploration…
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…This was just what I needed. A short break from the rest of the world. A quiet trail inviting me to step away from work and bills and deadlines of any and all sorts. A chance to explore and gain fresh perspective. A sweet little escape…
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…It felt almost like the kind of place where a fairy or a woodland nymph would hide away from the noise of humankind – tucked away and nestled into the heart of the forest…
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…we put out a list of recommendations for beaches and some of the more quiet walks that go along the tops of our beautifully rugged Mendocino bluffs, where you can stare out at the waves and feel the salty breeze on your cheeks while strolling peacefully by…
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…There is so much you can do out here and still be safe! And as you pack for your getaway, remember to tuck in your mask for whenever you do have to be around other people. It may not be super often, but it’s always good to be prepared!
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Do you find yourself craving a glimpse of waves, the freedom to wander paths and trails along ocean-side bluff tops, and that tickle in your nostrils of the sweetly golden air of sunset as day sinks down beyond the boundless expanse of the sea?…
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