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, June 27, 2021

WARD AVENUE


                                          Low tide at Ward Avenue, J. Loomis photo
This photo from John was taken on an earlier date but the tide was just as low today, maybe even lower!  A few Fog Dodgers took advantage of the tide and ran or walked the beach.

                                       Ward Avenue Sand Dollar, J. Loomis photo

I know that Bob found a few intact sand dollars during his run.  Most sand dollars seem to get broken by the time they are washed ashore.  They are pretty fragile and the surf or the seagulls seem to take their toll.  

                                 Ward Avenue Turkey Vulture, J. Loomis photo

Present today:  Jean, Kim, Doug, Shari, Toni, Joe, Susan, Bruce, Bob, Deb, Sam, Nancy and Tom (13).  I think it was 54 degrees, overcast and calm.  We can be thankful for our coastal stratus (overcast) clouds, as the rest of the west coast is contending with 100+ degree weather.

                                            Lake Cleone, J. Loomis photo


                                                     Water Woes, J. Loomis
               It seems that everyone is concerned about the drought.

Next Sunday is the 4th of July.  I'd like to avoid the large number of people that will be on the coast.  So, I'm picking Caspar Logging Road for our run/walk/bike.  Lately, there have been logging protests and road and trail closures in the Caspar area, so we may have to improvise and get creative.  Maybe we will walk and run back west to the Duck Pond, or check out Fern Drive and Orchard Roads, I just don't know???  I look forward to seeing you.

SUNDAY, JULY 4TH @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, CASPAR LOGGING ROAD (see paragraph above).  You can always click on "Our Routes" at the top of the page to find out more about our venue and where to 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.

Posted by Tom at 12:31 PM

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