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, August 31, 2014

Big River and mosquitoes

"Running allows me to recharge my batteries.  A good run adds a little bounce to my step." -- George W. Bush


Big River, J. Loomis




This morning, we ran and walked at Big River.   It was moved and seconded not to do so again during warm summer months.  To say the mosquitoes were bad would be a gross understatement.  And yet, there were a few, that said the mosquitoes never bother them, how lucky they are!


Big River mosquito, actual size, I think?


Other than my complaining in the first paragraph, it was a beautiful, warm and calm morning at Big River.   Thanks to Orah and Steve for bringing a guest, Peter.   Also present were:  Nancy T., Roger,
Nancy B., Rick, Cheryl, Rod, John, Neil, Shari, Peter, Fran, Donna, Toni, Joe, Nancy and Tom (19).


J. Loomis photo



I think that next week, we'll go somewhere away from the Big River mosquitoes.  How about,
NEXT SUNDAY, Sept. 7th @ 8:00 A.M.:  CASPAR LOGGING ROADS, See "Our Routes" above.  I like Caspar Logging Roads because there are actually 4 different routes you can walk or run,  so it will probably be the chosen venue more often than any other.

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive, 1/10 of a mile north of its south end.

EVERY THURSDAY @ 7:00 A.M.: VAN DAMME STATE PARK, beginning at the beach.

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