There are hikes that we go on that give us a challenge or take our breath away or surprise us or teach us more about history…and there are hikes that provide it all. The hubs and I went wildflower hunting at Rodeo Beach last weekend and got so much more out of the hike! We […]
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Escape to Montara Mountain – San Mateo County
Sometimes we need to escape reality to deal with reality. The hubs and I have been escaping to beautiful places since we have moved to the North Bay but now more than ever do we need to unplug and get out and enjoy nature. Montara Mountain is a wonderfully diverse hike from shady eucalyptus to […]
Kortum Trail – Sonoma Coast
A peaceful escape along the coast away from the inland heat to ocean breezes dancing through the wild grasses and flowers…waves crashing on the bluffs below and cool fog rolling in. Sounds amazing right? That is exactly what this lovely gem of a hike is to us. Shell Beach is part of the 17 miles […]
13 Beautiful Miles – Point Reyes National Seashore
Took a walk up a mountain, through a forest and down through a jungle of overgrown grasses only to reach the most beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and ended up walking along a peaceful creek back to our starting spot. Sounds amazing right? The hubs and I explored a very diverse 13 miles of Point Reyes National […]
Tule Elk Preserve Tomales Point – Point Reyes
There’s not too many places where you get to be up close and personal with several herds of elk on historic ranch land while gazing out on the mighty Pacific Ocean. Point Reyes National Seashore is a gorgeous place for so many reasons and the Tule Elk Preserve on Tomales Point is definitely one of them! The […]
Coast Trail to Alamere Falls and Hippie Town
“ENTERING SOCIALLY ACKNOWLEDGED NATURE-LOVING TOWN” is what greets you IF you can find the turn off for Bolinas, CA. Love this town and all its quirky beauty! (P.S. they continually take down the signs for the turn off so you can’t find it easily) The hubs and I have been wanting to hike out to […]
One of Mt Tam’s many extraordinary secrets…the amphitheater!
The hubs and I love to find hidden spots and treasures which seem to be in abundance in NorCal. Ask around and everyone knows about the Mountain Theater, aka Cushing Memorial on Mount Tamalpais but few suggest it to you to get out and explore. We happen to have an insider that is always excited to tell us […]
Point Reyes Seashore
Two hikes and three beaches! Then 2 elk, 5 deer, tons of cows and just a few people…Enjoyed a couple hikes over the weekend out at Point Reyes National Seashore and felt like we not only escaped the heat but the city as well! Early in the morning we got ready and anticipated a long hike […]
Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve
Can you imagine that the lovely rhododendron bush in your yard could get over 20 feet tall and survive for lifetimes? These beauties are gorgeous in spring! After checking out the crazy bowling ball formations along the southern Mendocino Coast we drove back down to Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve. We had stopped in before to see […]
Bowling Ball Beach
The Mendocino coast is known for it’s gorgeous rocky beaches but bowling balls on the beach? Why yes! They are large (rare) round sandstone formations that can be seen at low tide. There’s more info here on how they are formed and here is how to reach this unique little gem! Don’t be discouraged by […]