Oh Baby Rattlesnake!
The northern California sky is piercing blue as we hike along the top of the ridge. The mid-morning sun begins to warm the breeze that drifts over us from … Continue Reading →
Tag: hiking
Skyline to the Sea: Backpacking in the Santa Cruz Mountains
I am most alive among the tall trees… This post contains affiliate links… The forests of the Santa Cruz call to me like no other place. The cool … Continue Reading →
Return of the Elephant Seal
What animal is the size of a Chevy Suburban, weighs as much as two American football teams (offense and defense), and dives 2,000 feet below the ocean’s surface? Elephant seals … Continue Reading →
An Air Disaster and Historical Hike
British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines Flight 304 departed Honolulu bound for San Francisco. It was October 28, 1953. And as the DC-6 climbed into the night it immediately encountered problems. … Continue Reading →
Tide Pooling! (Post 2 of 2)
As I mentioned in my earlier post, the coast offers special hikes unlike those in the mountains or desert. Chief among them is “Tide Pooling.” These hikes along rocky … Continue Reading →
Tide Pooling! (Part 1 of 2)
The coast offers special hikes unlike those in the mountains or desert. Chief among them is “Tide Pooling.” These hikes along rocky coastlines allow you to gaze into the … Continue Reading →