MENDOCINO

Though a bit chilly, at 37 degrees, it was clear and beautiful this morning in Mendocino.

Mendocino Presbyterian, J. Loomis photo

Present to either walk or run today:  Jan, John, Zelda, Steve, Shari, Peter, Nancy B., Rick, Gay, Mark, Fran, Nancy T., Roger, Toni, Joe, Barbara, Cheryl N., Neil, Charlene, Ron, Bob, Nancy and Tom (23).

Happy Birthday, Neil!

Thirteen of us went to the Little River Inn for breakfast.  The Inn gave Neil the two nice little birthday cakes above, and he was nice enough to share with all.  Thank you, Neil and Happy Birthday!

J. Loomis photo

Thanks to John and Toni for today's photos.

Sunday morning sunshine, J. Loomis

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 The 2018 Whale Run - Saturday March 17th

If you're not participating in the Whale Run, why not still join in the fun and be a volunteer

"It takes a village" to put on the Whale Run & Walk event each year. Volunteers are needed for the 34th Annual Whale Run & Walk to be held the morning of March 17, 2018.

Please consider helping with this community event.
For more information or to volunteer - please email Natalie at natcsec@gmail.com

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Sunday, March 4th, 8:00 A.M. Group Run and Walk, Russian Gulch State Park, beginning on Point Cabrillo Dr., 1/10th of a mile north of it's south end. (see "Our Routes" on the tabs  above.)  We haven't done this trail for a very long time.  Time to check it out again.

Sunday, March 11th, 8:00 A.M., Group Run and Walk, Noyo Headlands Park - North, near Glass Beach.Sunday, March 18th, Jackson State Forest Road 450, out Simpson Lane and along the south side of Hare Creek.  We haven't done this one for a long time either.  Significant rainfall before the 18th and I'll change it, due to mud.

NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 4TH, 8:00 A.M., GROUP RUN AND WALK, RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK, beginning on Point Cabrillo Drive.  See "Our Routes" above.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUNS AT 7:00 A.M.  TUESDAYS AT BIG RIVER AND THURSDAYS AROUND MENDOCINO, BEGINNING AT THE HEESER DR. RESTROOMS.

BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD

We ran and walked the Big River Logging Road today.  The weather was better than predicted, though we did get a little light rain during the second half.  At our beginning, it was 46 degrees and just a slight breeze.

Mendocino Bay, J. Loomis photo

Thanks to John for all of today's photos.  Besides John, allso present today:  Gay, Mark, Fran, Nancy T., Roger, Charlene, Ron, Joel, Bob, Shari, Peter, Toni, Nancy and Tom (15).

Mendocino, J. Loomis photo

Mendocino, J. Loomis photo

Sunday, Feb. 25th, 8:00 A.M. Group Run and Walk, Mendocino Headlands and town, beginning at the Heeser Dr. restrooms.
Sunday, March 4th, 8:00 A.M. Group Run and Walk, Russian Gulch State Park, beginning on Point Cabrillo Dr., 1/10th of a mile north of it's south end. (see "Our Routes" on the tabs  above.)  We haven't done this trail for a very long time.  Time to check it out again.

NEXT SUNDAY, FEB. 25TH, MENDOCINO HEADLANDS AND around town.  We will start at the restrooms on Heeser Dr.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUNS AT 7:00 A.M.  TUESDAYS AT BIG RIVER AND THURSDAYS AROUND MENDOCINO, BEGINNING AT THE HEESER DR. RESTROOMS.

PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE

We had forgotten that it was winter, until this morning.  Really not that bad, 40 degrees with a little north wind.  Things could be worse.  Jan caught the sunrise this morning, thank you for the photo.

Photo from Jan of this morning's sunrise, thank you!

Jan has heard that the City is still waiting for some fencing (3 miles worth!) before opening up the connected trails.  I guess that it will be later in March.  Until then, we will continue just getting by with what we've got.  

Thanks to John, for a few more photos.  They show that it was indeed cold and also, that Spring is just around the corner!

J. Loomis photo

Present this morning:  Zelda, Fran,  Toni, Catherine, David, Nancy B., Rick, Cheryl N., Neil, Nancy T., Roger, Shari, Peter, Joel, Jan, Ron, John, Bob,  Nancy and Tom (20).

Plum blossoms, J. Loomis photo

Sunday, Feb. 18th, 8:00 A.M., Group Run and Walk, Big River

Sunday, Feb. 25th, 8:00 A.M. Group Run and Walk, Mendocino Headlands and town, beginning at the Heeser Dr. restrooms.

NEXT SUNDAY, FEB. 18TH, 8:00 A.M., GROUP RUN AND WALK, BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD (see "Our Routes" above).

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUNS AT 7:00 A.M.  TUESDAYS AT BIG RIVER AND THURSDAYS AROUND MENDOCINO, BEGINNING AT THE HEESER DR. RESTROOMS.

CASPAR LOGGING ROADS

Nice morning, I think about 47 degrees, clear blue skies and no wind.

Caspar horses, J. Loomis photo

Present today:  Catherine, Tom T., Cheryl N., Neil, Shari, Nancy B., Rick, Charlene, Ron, Susan, Bruce, Joe, Toni, Jan, Joel, Bob, John, Nancy and Tom (19).

J. Loomis photo, Caspar Church

It was just a very nice morning, not much else I can say.  It's Super Bowl Sunday, if that means anything to you.   If you favor one of the teams, I hope your team wins or won.

Caspar barn, J. Loomis photo

The weather is forecasted to continue very pleasant for at least the next two weeks, enjoy!

Caspar llama, J. Loomis photo

I don't want to project future venues too far into the future because we're still hoping day to day, that we will get word of the two Coastal Headlands Trails connection process being completed.  Once that happens, I think we will meet out there more often.  But for now:

Sunday, Feb. 18th, 8:00 A.M., Group Run and Walk, Big River

NEXT SUNDAY, FEB. 11TH, 8:00 A.M., GROUP RUN AND WALK, PUDDING CREEK TRESTLE (see "Our Routes" above).

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUNS AT 7:00 A.M.  TUESDAYS AT BIG RIVER AND THURSDAYS AROUND MENDOCINO, BEGINNING AT THE HEESER DR. RESTROOMS.