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, April 25, 2021

CASPAR LOGGING ROAD



  
   Caspar Community Center

                                                             Artist Perspective, Caspar Creek, J. Loomis photo 

It was raining pretty good this morning.  I thought to myself, shouldn't have chosen Caspar Logging Road for today's run/walk, probably won't be anybody there.  Happily, I was wrong, though it was a small group today.  We walked and ran, and got pretty wet, and felt better for having done it!
                                            Caspar Old Farm House, J. Loomis photo
    
 Swallow Tail


                                              Artist in Caspar, J. Loomis photo
                                                                      

Present this morning: Pat, Joe, Kim, Doug, Bob, Nancy and Tom (7)  I'm not sure where John is today, so I've pulled a few old photos out of the archives.  Editing this in later, as John has now sent more photos.  Think I'll just try to squeeze them in somewhere.

                                   Just a little over four years ago, J. Loomis photo

                                                      Hummingbird, J. Loomis

The weather next week will be better.  I hope to see you then.

SUNDAY, MAY 2ND @ 8:OO, COASTAL TRAIL - SOUTH

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station on Tuesdays and on Big River Logging Road on Thursdays.








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Sunday, April 18, 2021

WARD AVENUE


We met at Ward Avenue this morning.  It seemed pretty nice for a walk, run or bike ride.  It was something like 47 with a thick overcast or fog and just a slight breeze.  Starting off going south, all seemed good, turning around and coming back north, with the fog and wind chill, it was freeeeeezing!!


                                  

Thank you, John, for all of today's photos.  A couple of them show this morning's fog and the deer were hanging out on Ward Avenue.

                                             Noyo River Hwy. One Bridge


                                                             Skeleton trees

                                                  Pudding Creek Trestle

Present today:  Pat, Leon, Fran, Gay, Mark, Jean, Bob, John, Deb, Sam, Shari, Joe, Charlene, Susan, Bruce, Nancy and Tom (17).

                                                          Ward Avenue deer

SUNDAY, APRIL 25TH @ 8:OO, CASAPAR LOGGING ROAD

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station on Tuesdays and on Big River Logging Road on Thursdays.

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Sunday, April 11, 2021

VAN DAMME STATE PARK

It seems to me that the mornings should start warming up, but they're not.  It was a chilly 41 this morning when we met at Van Damme.  We had a nice walk and run up Fern Canyon, but my fingers never did warm up.  Wildflowers are increasing.  

                                           Cherry blossoms, J. Loomis photo
It is definitely Spring though and John has provided today's pictures that prove it.  Thanks John.

                                                        Mendocino Village

                                           Spring Ranch barns, Little River
Present today:  Jean, Fran, Pat, M. T. , Barbara, Deb, Sam, John, Bob, Joe, Nancy and Tom (12).
                                                   Van Damme State Park beach

We haven't been up to Ward Avenue for awhile, so for next week,

SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH @ 8:OO, WARD AVENUE

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station on Tuesdays and on Big River Logging Road on Thursdays.

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Monday, April 5, 2021

POMO BLUFFS PARK


We had a great Easter morning, good weather and a nice turnout.  Present this morning:
Mark, Gay, Fran, Barbara, Bonnie from Placerville, Shari, Cheryl, Scott, Kim, Doug, Bob, Deb, Sam, John, Joe, Pat, Charlene, Nancy and Tom (19).

                                   
I want to thank John for all of today's pictures.  He does great work, in many fields.  This photo above, obviously the Easter Bunny, but I'm not sure if it one of his clay sculptures or something he just observed.  I'm betting it's something he created for his new grandson.

                                                The Blue Pacific, J. Loomis photo



                                                     Trillium, J. Loomis photo
Next Sunday we'll again try Van Damme State Park.  The last time we were there, the trail was badly eroded and not safe for bicycles.  It's a pretty walk up Fern Canyon and if you're walking your dog, you can walk the campground section and the up to the Upper Meadow part of the campground.  You'll get plenty of exercise!

SUNDAY, APRIL 11TH @ 8:OO, VAN DAMME STATE PARK

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station on Tuesdays and on Big River Logging Road on Thursdays.


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