Guides and Trips
Trips
One of the activities planned for our pre-Memorial Day weekend getaway was this little jaunt - quite a beautiful little drive! Stunning redwoods and still plenty of wildflowers, and we still had the trail to ourselves the whole way. An easy trail that offers plenty of opportunity for photos - I shot video, so need to figure out if I can post that, or need to do some still captures.
Went out for a hike with my friend Tena to get in a Trails Challenge hike. Gorgeous day for it - we got out and back before it got too hot!
Wonderful field trip with the EBRPD Ambassador program! It's only available by reservation, and is guided by a naturalist who is more than happy to point out and answer questions about the flora, fauna, and features of this stunningly beautiful and fragile area.The land here is sacred to three Indian tribes, and I could feel the power of this place. I've been feeling stressed and depressed due to some issues with work...
This parcel in Doolan Canyon, just north of Livermore, CA, is earmarked to become part of the planned Doolan Canyon-Tassajara Hills Regional Preserve. At this time, the area is not open to the public, but The Save Mount Diablo organization periodically provides the opportunity to participate in group hikes. The area we hiked today is fairly primitive, without any sort of public facilities or managed trails. A naturalist, a botanist, and folks from...
We took the pups out for a hike and some caching. Harley and Charlie got along great! We encountered a rattlesnake on the trail, so turned and went in the opposite direction. Not a bad morning's exercise!
