BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD

Like so many times at Big River during the cooler months, it was hard to hold back the herd.  It was a little windy at 7:58 and about 39 degrees, so naturally everyone wanted to get moving.  We waited (??) until 8 though and then proceeded to have a nice walk.  Nancy was our only runner this day.

                                               Big River, all photos today thanks to John L.

Present today:  Toni, Joe, Deb, Sam, Charlene, Fran, Shari, Barbara, Sky, Diana, Jeff, John, Nancy and Tom (14).

                                                       The Kelley House, Mendocino

                               

Buck eating apples                                                                                  Presbyterian Church

"Second story apple picking"

                                                                                                  Point Cabrillo Lighthouse

 

NEXT SUNDAY, NOV. 12TH @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, COASTAL TRAIL - SOUTH, like just west of Taco Bell.

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

POINT CABRILLO LIGHTHOUSE

Point Cabrillo Lighthouse today.  We were fortunate to catch a break between storm (?) fronts this morning and had a nice walk down to the lighthouse.  Yesterday's rain though, kept us from being able to get in the required time and distance that would negate the calories most of us consume in our post walk breakfast.  The side trails and grasses were all too wet or muddy, so we stuck to the main driveway.

Thanks to John for today's photos.  They depict the season and the local area.  

                                         

Present today:  Charlene, Toni, Joe, Sky, Barbara, Kim, Doug, Deb, Sam, John, Diana, Jeff, Nancy and Tom (14).

                                                                       Caspar Creek

                                                          Caspar fawns, J. Loomis photo

With several rains predicted for the coming week, and because next Sunday is the second Sunday of the  month (St. Anthony's Pancake Breakfast), I'm choosing Big River for our run/walk.  On the Big River Logging Road, you can usually get around the puddles.

NEXT SUNDAY, NOV. 12TH @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE  BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD.  

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

COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE

This week we had a foggy start to the Fog Dodger's walk.  It was not very cold although a wet London Fog.  We all enjoyed the large waves crashing on the rocks, and the walk was quite vigorous also.

Present were:Sheri, Joe,Sky,Charlene,Mark, Rimsky,Bartok,(dogs) Jean, Matty from Montana, and Fran.

NEXT SUNDAY,Nov. 6th @ 8:00 A.M. (STANDARD TIME): GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, Caspar Lite House Parking Lot. Meet and park and walk to the Lite Station. 

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

WARD AVENUE

It was windy and cold this morning at Ward Avenue.  We all wanted to start early.  We walked south and that helped a little, and then once we were used to the temperature and warmed up a bit, it wasn't too terrible.  It always ends up being a nice run or walk.  We're mostly walkers now.

A voting reminder and the flag showing how windy it was today.  Thanks for all of today's photos, John.

                                                  Ward Avenue Halloween

Present today:  Fran, Sky, Deb, Sam, John, Toni, Joe, Diana, Jeff, Nancy and Tom (11).

                                                 The Guest House Museum

                                                      Pudding Creek Trestle

NEXT SUNDAY, OCT. 30TH @ 8:00 A.M.: GROUP RUN/WALK/BIKE, COASTAL TRAIL - MIDDLE (behind the Fort Bragg Fire Station).

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

BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD

After a long absence due to our fear of mosquitoes, we returned to one of our favorite venues, Big River.  The mosquitoes were mostly gone, though a couple of our group did report being bothered by them.  It was a good morning for walking and running, 58 degrees, calm and overcast.  

Thanks to John, for all of today's photos.  They were all taken on other days.  The one above is close to what Big River looked like today.

                                                    The mouth of Big River

Present today: Fran, Jean, Sky, Barbara, Charlene, Mark, Toni, Joe, Deb, Sam, Diana, Jeff, Kim, Doug, Nancy and Tom (16).

Great Blue Heron

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NEXT SUNDAY, OCT. 23rd @8:00 A.M., Group Run, Walk and bike, WARD AVENUE.

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

MENDOCINO

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SUNDAY, OCT. 16th, @8:00 A.M., Big River at Big River Beach drive to parking at trail head near restrooms.

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

We enjoyed a nice "tour" of Mendocino and the Headlands today.  Present were Sam and Deb, Mark and his 2 well behaved doggies, Fran and Charlene, and Jean who gave a nice tour in town.  Of course, I was there and now attempting to do the blog.  Wish me luck. John

                                                      Wet Spiders Web

                                            The Sculpture floating in fog

                                         Foggy-Water Tower - Mendocino

                                                Mendocino Village Home 

LAGUNA POINT

Good walk today.  Overcast, calm and about 55 degrees, made for perfect conditions for a walk or a run.  The ocean was very calm but there was a small surf break at Virgin Creek and about a dozen surfers were out in what seemed like perfect conditions.

                                                  Lake Cleone, destined to become a lagoon.

                                                     Harvest time in John's garden

Present today: Shari, Peter, Toni, Joe, Jean, Charlene, Diana, Jeff, Sky, John, Kim, Doug, Nancy and Tom (14).

You can always click on the "Our Routes" button at the top of the page for directions and details.

SUNDAY, OCT. 9th, @8:00 A.M., MENDOCINO HEADLANDS. We will begin at the Heeser Drive restrooms.  You can walk the trails or roads around Mendocino Headlands and the town of Mendocino.  Great views.

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