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One Hundred Words-California Snowing
After a week away visiting family, we drove back between storms to several inches of snow. This is unusual in the foothills, and exciting for this native Californian. But last week I learned why my husband, a native New Yorker, … Continue reading
Along the Trail to Enderts Beach
There is an overlook along the coast south of Crescent City, California, adjacent to a trail head. This coastal trail, which is a part of Redwood National Park, leads to Enderts Beach and beyond. It is a short drive off … Continue reading
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Tagged bird watching, coastal trail, Enderts Beach, fishing, hiking, nature, Osprey, photography, Redwood National Park
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Jack is Back
There was a family of Black-tailed jackrabbits in the “backyard” of the cabin last year, frequently seen by Sam and myself cruising through the neighborhood. They appeared to have vanished until the past couple of weeks. We thought the coyotes had … Continue reading
Posted in home, nature, photography
Tagged California, coyotes, gray fox, home, jackrabbit, Lepus californicus, nature, photography, Red-shouldered Hawk
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Above the Marsh, Near the Bay
Sam and I spent this past Memorial Day weekend in Humboldt County, and while we were there visiting we managed to find time for our customary walk at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. We enjoyed perfect late spring weather … Continue reading
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Tagged Arcata Bay, Arcata Marsh, bird watching, Klopp Lake, nature, Osprey, photography, taking a walk, wildflowers
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Postcards from California’s Central Coast
On Mother’s Day weekend earlier this month, I drove across the state from the northern Sierra foothills near Auburn to the San Francisco Bay Area, and then down the coast to San Luis Obispo County. On the central coast leg … Continue reading
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Tagged California, central coast, family, Morro Bay, nature, Nipomo, Oso Flaco Lake, photography, San Luis Obispo, travel
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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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Tagged beaches, Camel Rock, College Cove, Harbor Seal, Houda Point, Humboldt County, nature, North Coast, photography, Trinidad California
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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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Tagged Humboldt County, Moonstone Beach, nature, photography, taking a walk, travel, Trinidad California
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Exploring the Foresthill Divide
Well, I’m patting myself on the back for getting out into the lovely early spring weather over the weekend. Now it is pouring much-needed rain, and the thermometer has plunged thirty degrees. Back to turtleneck weather. Sam and I drove … Continue reading