The Fog Dodgers invite all residents and visitors of the Mendocino Coast to join us on our weekly group runs and walks. We have runners and walkers of all abilities (and even some bikers) and we have only one "rule" - we start at exactly 8:00 a.m. on Sundays. Exercise at your own pace (1/2 hour out, 1/2 hour back) and experience the fresh Mendocino coastal air.

Fog Dodgers provides a fun, safe way to explore some of our local trails and back roads and to meet new friends. You can find out where we're going to be by reading the bottom of last week's post, then clicking on the "Our Routes" tab above. We average 15-20 persons each Sunday and typically half will go to breakfast together afterwards at a nearby restaurant.

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Navarro Ridge Road

Another north coast summer morning - foggy and a warm 57°.  We returned to Navarro ridge, which can you believe, is the first time since February 2016!  Unfortunately the emu's we used to see grazing in a field along the way were nowhere to be seen.  But new to the walk was a field of sheep including a ram, all being guarded by a yellow labrador.  However the lovely old barns are still there, and the fog added so much beauty to the view - see John's picture below.
Fog Dodgers Navarro Ridge - True to the name

John wrote me "I had a wonderful run with Bob, and Ron, and enjoyed the cool weather and the views of the ridge. Especially since it holds true to our name, “The Fog Dodgers” And, the moist trees, and the water puddles decorating the pavement, tell us how fortunate we are to have any moisture this time of year when over the hill it is in the 90’s."

Looking for company
It's not the most popular of our walks as it's all along a regular paved road, and quite a drive for some folks, but for others, closer to home than some of our more popular walks. There were 13 true "Fog Dodgers" this morning -  Rick & Nancy B., John, Joe, Bob C., Pat & Leon, Roger & Nancy T., Katherine & Dave, Charlene & Ron.  Ten of us went on to enjoy a great breakfast at the Grange, where the blackberry syrup on the pancakes makes the drive and walk worthwhile.  As Nancy always says about the Fog Dodgers "it's a breakfast to undo all the damage done by the previous hour of exercise."

We also came across a sad looking horse, out in the fog and seemingly looking for a mate, or at least someone to talk to.  And as a very pleasant surprise we came across some wild sweet peas and roses that added a wonderful splash of color in the morning fog.
Joe admiring the sweet peas and roses
Tom has promised me he'll be back by next Sunday so he can resume his duty as blog-master.  I have to say Tom, I'm very grateful to you for writing this blog - it's only since I've being doing this for the last 6 weeks that I've appreciated your contribution every week.  I'll also add a reminder that the Coast Trail Celebration is on August 5th and you can get more details click here





NEXT SUNDAY, July 29th. @ 8:00 A.M.: NOYO HEADLANDS PARK - NORTH (GLASS BEACH), see our Routes above

Sunday July 29th.  Noyo Headlands North at Glass Beach
Sunday Aug 5th.  Caspar Logging Road.

EVERY TUESDAY at RUSSIAN GULCH & THURSDAY at HEESER DR., - GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.
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