Monthly Archives: April 2014

Trinidad, California Beaches

Even on a cloudy day, Humboldt County beaches have a lot to offer. Here is the view looking northwest near Houda Point south of Trinidad. Below is nearby Camel Rock. College Cove is a popular, secluded beach just south of … Continue reading

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Moonstone Beach, a Humboldt County Gem

Growing up in California, I was always equally drawn to the mountains and the ocean. A trip to the beach from our house in the San Francisco Bay Area had me anxiously peering out the window of our Buick station … Continue reading

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Point Defiance Trail

Yesterday we took a short hike on the Point Defiance Trail that starts along the north bank of the South Yuba River, near the covered bridge at Bridgeport. The area is accessed by Pleasant Valley Road, from either Highway 20 … Continue reading

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Turtle Paradise

The Red-eared Sliders that live in and around the pond where we take our daily walks provide me with an endless supply of entertainment. They were swimming around like crazy today, and are typically seen basking along the edge of … Continue reading

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