COASTAL TRAIL - NORTH

This morning it was kind of dry, as a thick coastal overcast kept it a "warm" 55 degrees, with no wind.  It was the kind of morning that can be good for anything, running, walking, biking, or just staying in bed.  We had a nice group of people that at least chose to do something!  

Present today:  Gay, Mark, Fran, Jean, Kim, Doug, Charlene, Shari, Pat, Nancy and Tom (11).

John is away, but he did send me this great picture of a hawk that frequents his niece's yard:

And, a couple more of John's photos from the past:

There are a lot of brown pelicans around now.  I think there are a lot of small fish (smelt)  to eat.

                             And the great blue herons, are very patient and eat many things.

The weather forecast is for rain tomorrow.  The trees will be so happy.  Next Sunday should be dry and I hope to see you at Pomo Bluffs Park.

SUNDAY, OCT. 3RD @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, POMO BLUFFS PARK,  You can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page to find the location. 

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.

WARD AVENUE

We met at Ward Avenue this morning.  It was nice to come out just after a rain shower.  It was really nice yesterday, while we got 3/4 of an inch of rain.  Everyone has been saying for so long how we needed rain.  Wisely (?), I didn't ride the bike this morning, as there were a lot more puddles than I expected.

John was not with us today but fortunately, I've saved old photos of his to dress up  the blog.  Thank you, John.  Both of the above photos are of Lake Cleone.  The egret photo below, is also from John.  I'm including it, because I saw Kim taking a similar one this morning at Lake Cleone.  I wonder if they look alike?

Greg and Keith came over and joined with us this morning, always great to have them.  Also present: Shari, Susan, Bruce, Pat, Leon, Fran, Jean, Charlene, Deb, Sam, Kim, Doug and Tom (15).

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26TH @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, COASTAL TRAIL - NORTH,  You can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page to find the location. 

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.

JUGHANDLE CREEK

No fog today, just a beautiful sunny morning.  We had not been to Jughandle Creek for a very long time. Sam thought that it would be a good location to celebrate Deb's birthday, nice walking trail, picnic tables, easy parking, everything we needed.

It worked out just right!  Barbara P. rejoined us and brought beautiful and delicious birthday cupcakes.  Sam supplied apple juice and melon slices.  We had a nice turnout and a beautiful morning.

No offense intended, but John has been missing and I miss his photos.  So, I have to improvise;

Present today: Peter, Leon, Pat, Barbara, Deb, Sam, Charlene, Diana, Jeff, Susan, Bruce, Fran, Jean, Toni, Bob, Nancy and Tom (17).

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19TH @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, WARD AVENUE,  You can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page to find the location. 

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.

MENDOCINO HEADLANDS AND TOWN

It was a beautiful morning in Mendocino.  We met on Heeser Drive, walked and biked in all directions and had a great time.  Peter N., a former Fog Dodger and Landloper, has moved back  from North Carolina to join us.  Nice to have you back!

                                          Mendocino Presbyterian Church, J. Loomis photo

Also present today:  Pat, Leon, Fran, Charlene, Joe, Shari, Deb, Sam, Diana, Jeff, Jean, Nancy and Tom (14).

                                                 Mendocino water tower house, J. Loomis photo

Sam would like us all to come and help celebrate Deb's birthday next Sunday.  We'll meet at Jughandle Creek.  From the parking lot/trailheads, you can hike up the Ecological Staircase, a gentle climb all the way to the Pygmy Forest, or for a less strenuous hike, the headlands trail offers great ocean views and air.

                                                            Brown pelicans, J. Loomis photo

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12TH @ 8:OO A.M., GROUP RUN, WALK AND BIKE, JUGHANDLE CREEK STATE NATURAL RESERVE, this one is not shown by clicking on the "Our Routes" button but I think everyone knows where it is.  We'll meet in the parking lot on Hwy. One.

 

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN/WALK @ 7:30 A.M.:  Beginning behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station.