We have hiked all around Jack London State Historic Park and it never disappoints! This time we got to meet our future selves!!! It’s as if a time machine was built and the hubs and I got to see what our lives will be like in 20 years….more on that further down in the post. […]
Hiking
Barnabe (the mule) Peak
We are always looking for a great hike with views but when we find one with a little history it’s even better! Samuel P Taylor State Park in Marin, CA does a great job of maintaining the outdoorsy feel of the trails but also incorporates just enough historical info about the area to keep you […]
Freezing at Rodeo Beach
Here in wine country we have been experiencing some unusually hot weather so the hubs and I wanted to escape the heat for our weekend hike and headed for the beach. Yikes! Big temperature drop and some chilly winds but felt oh so good to cool off! We started our Rodeo Beach Hike at the […]
Hood Mountain – Gunsight Rock
When the hubs and I moved to Sonoma County a couple of years ago we saw this little sign saying Hood Mountain this way so out of curiosity we took the right turn and drove and drove up this winding mountain road through ranch land only to see amazing views of the valley and on to the ocean! From […]
Jack London – Sonoma Ridge Trail
Views, views, views! That was our reward on this lovely 11 mile hike at Jack London State Historic Park. Views for days of Sonoma Valley and San Pablo Bay on a beautiful day after a little rain and clouds dotting the sky like a painting. Our feet were tired but the hubs and I were […]
Lake Sonoma – Half a Canoe Trail
Currently our lives consist of commuting through miles of vineyards to get to work throughout the traditional workweek, sad right? Then on the weekends when it’s time to get out and explore the region we live in we have to drive through other vineyards to get to a whole new destination of fun. Not feeling […]
Waterfalls and Waves – Matt Davis Trail to Dipsea
Sometimes I get so excited about something I can’t verbalize what I need, I just get these wide eyes and big hand gestures. This is how I described our hike this weekend to anyone who would listen! Waves crashing in the background, water trickling along the trail, fog and dense tree lined trails ahead. This was […]
Annadel State Park – Lawndale Trail
Sometimes the trails we are on are just as gorgeous as the vistas we are rewarded with at the top. The Lawndale Trail on the east side of Annadel was definitely one we will do again! Getting there you travel down Highway 12 through Kenwood and down Lawndale Road which we found is a road we found […]
Armstrong Woods – East Ridge Trail
Do you have one of those places that keep drawing you back? Armstrong Woods is definitely one of them for us. I feel at peace when I am amongst the beautiful giants. The ground is soft, the air is calm and I feel so protected by their size and a sense of wonder with how they have […]
Lake Lagunitas, not the beer
On a Friday sitting having lunch with my coworkers out in the vineyard and one asks where I am going on a hike that weekend, I respond by saying “a nice easy one at Lake Lagunitas”….all they heard was Lagunitas (a local brewery) and were wondering why I would be drinking beer at 8 am. After […]