Van Damme
NEXT SUNDAY, DATE @ 8:00 A.M.: Sunday, May 27th

It was a beautiful walk today, and since no runners showed up, John Loomis walked with a small group. Of course the trail is spectacular, and the first bridge was apparently knocked out by the river, and a metal bridge is in place.

The trail is fairly nice and wide since lots of water issues came with the winter rains.

He took pictures and they are below so you can see them.John went to Salt Point the same day.

John provided us some photos for Van Damme.

 

And all of us have our thoughts and prayers for Roger and Nancy. Several of us have heard from both Roger & Nancy and if I would have gotten approval to post his photo while in the hospital I would have added that one as well. But I'll let him do that when he gets back.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD.

RUSSIAN GULCH

We hadn't been at Russian Gulch for quite awhile.  The trail had issues, including fallen trees, poison oak and mud.  This return today, was to see if conditions have changed.  It was 52 degrees and overcast and along the headlands, a bit breezy.  Amazingly, the Fern Canyon Trail looked exactly as it did a year or so ago, when we last ran it.  It's passable but in very poor condition.  

Kind of a last minute thing here, posting the next seven photos.  I had started this post early, so that I could save a little time this morning, had some other things to do.  Anyway, Zelda sent all these great photos from this morning and so I'm just sticking them in here.  Thank you Zelda!  The pictures show how beautiful it is here on the coast.

Russian Gulch cove, J. Loomis photo

The above photo from John was taken on a brighter day but I like it a lot.

Russian Gulch bridge, J. Loomis photo

 Present today:  Zelda, Shari, Peter, Nancy T., Roger, Nancy B., Rick, Joe, Toni, Cheryl N., Neil, Gay, Mark, Nancy and Tom ( 15  ).

Russian Gulch bridge, R. Thornburn photo

May 27th, Van Damme State Park
Sunday, June 3rd, Noyo Coastal Headlands Trail (by Glass Beach)
Sunday, June 10th, Ward Avenue

NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 27th 8:00 a.m. Group Run and Walk,  VAN DAMME State Park,  starting from the beach parking lot.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: Big River Logging Road on Tuesday and Heeser Drive/Mendocino on Thursday

Mother''s Day, Caspar Logging Roads

Happy Mother's Day.  John gathered all the moms for a photo before we took off on our hike or run.  It was an excellent morning for running and walking,  overcast, calm and 53 degrees.  Thanks John, for this picture and all of the others.   John says "Thank you" to all the mom's.

Present today:  Fran, Cheryl N., Neil, Gay, Mark, Nancy B., Rick, Nancy T., Roger, Joe, Toni, Tom T., Jan, John, Nancy and Tom (16).

Upper Caspar pond

I'm not sure where John shot some of these photos or what they really are.  They are interesting, John.  

J. Loomis photo

Caspar hidden figures

Buddah in a cave

Sunday, May 20th, Russian Gulch State ParkSunday,
May 27th, Van Damme State Park
Sunday, June 3rd, Noyo Coastal Headlands Trail (by Glass Beach)
Sunday, June 10th, Ward Avenue
NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 20th 8:00 a.m. Group Run and Walk,  Russian Gulch State Park,  see "Our Routes" above.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: Big River Logging Road on Tuesday and Heeser Drive/Mendocino on Thursday

MENDOCINO HEADLANDS AND TOWNSHIP

Thank you Nancy B. and Rick, for bringing guests, Cindy and Jerry.  And thanks to John, for today's photos.  This weekend was the Annual Rhododendren Show at the Botanical Gardens.  This one is very pretty but not from the show.  Probably from John's yard.

Rhododendren

Others present today:  Nancy T., Roger, Fran, Jan, Catherine, John, Bob, Joe, Toni, Nancy and Tom (15).

It was a very beautiful morning, overcast and 53, calm with seemingly endless visibility.  We noticed many more than normal seabirds on the rocks and islands around Heeser Dr.   I wish that Ron had been with us this morning, he could have enlightened us as to what they were.

Russian Gulch Headlands and Caspar Lighthouse

Four of us runners cut the run short and headed to Boonville for the Boontling Classic 5K.  Congratulations to Nancy for a 1st place and to the others for doing really well, two thirds and a fourth.

Mendocino windmill

Next Sunday will be Mother's Day, a good day for a nice morning walk or run.  Caspar Logging Road  is quiet and the rhododendrens should be pretty.  Hope to see you there.

Foxglove

Sunday, May 13th, Caspar Logging Roads
Sunday, May 20th, Russian Gulch State Park
Sunday, May 27th, Van Damme State Park

NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 13TH. CASPAR LOGGING ROADS, see "Our Routes" above.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: Big River Logging Road on Tuesday and Heeser Drive/Mendocino on Thursday

Freedom Day, Noyo Headlands Park - South

Freedom Day?  Ask Ron.  Thank you, John, for all of today's photos.  They depict accurately what the day and the season is like.  We had a drizzle at the beginning, which turned into, what my brother from Los Angeles would call a downpour (really just a heavy drizzle), and then kind of lightened up near the end, so that we could dry out.

Yesterday's huge rainbow, J. Loomis photo

Present today:  Gay, Mark, Shari, Peter, Nancy B., Rick, Bob, John, Ron, Nancy and Tom (11).

cherry blossom, J. Loomis photo

Next Sunday at 10:00 a.m. is the Annual Boontling Classic 5K Race and Fun Walk.  If you haven't done this before, it is a great small town event.  Almost everyone wins some sort of raffle prize and the race/walk course is on the old highway and very nice.  Some of us will cut our run short next Sunday in Mendocino and head to Boonville for the 10:00 a.m. start.

Noyo Mooring Basin, J. Loomis photo

Sunday, May 6th, Mendocino, around the Headlands and township
Sunday, May 13th, Caspar Logging Roads
Sunday, May 20th, Russian Gulch State Park
Sunday, May 27th, Van Damme State Park

The mosquitoes are really bad at Big River, eliminating that venue for a few months.  I think that we'll be using the Noyo Headlands Park a lot.  Hopefully, the central access, near Oak St., I think, will open before long.  When that happens, you could choose to go in either direction and then maybe it wouldn't become boring.  Yeah, it could happen.  I've already heard concern over doing it too often.

NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 6TH, 8:00 A.M., GROUP RUN AND WALK, MENDOCINO, beginning at the Heeser Drive restrooms.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: Big River Logging Road on Tuesday and Heeser Drive/Mendocino on Thursday


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EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: BIG RIVER LOGGING ROAD.

Noyo Coastal Trail- North, starting at Glass Beach

House near Glass Beach

The morning was a little cooler than forecast, but with no wind and and lots of sunshine, it was a lovely morning for a walk.  By the time we were returning to the car-park, it was quite warm and I think most of had stripped off our jackets.

Skunk Train Waterer

This morning we had Nancy B & Rick, Gay & Mark, Roger & Nancy T, Shari & Peter, Joe, John, Bob and Ron & Charlene walking the North Headlands Trail.  The North and South trails are now connected with the latest section that's been added to the Coastal Trail.

Wild flowers on the headlands

I think most of the walkers went along this new section around the Mill Pond, but didn't quite get to the South trail before turning round.  I'm sure the runners got to the end of the South trail.

For one of our future walks, we should try and arrange to leave cars at both ends, so we can walk the whole trail.

Sunday, April 29th, Noyo Coastal Headlands Park - South (across from Taco Bell), Freedom Day!
Sunday,May 6th, Mendocino, around the Headlands and township, beginning at the Heeser Dr. restrooms.

NEXT SUNDAY APRIL 29TH - Noyo Coastal Headlands Park - South (across from Taco Bell)

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: Big River Logging Road on Tuesday and Heeser Drive/Mendocino on Thursday

POMO BLUFF

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 15, 2018

POMO BLUFF

Today we had a small, but sturdy group who came no matter what. John said that "it was an enjoyable walk." He said that Bob gets extra credit for running as the only runner this week. John walked with Joe and had a nice quick-paced walk that John enjoyed a lot. Of course it also helped that the rain didn't come down until after the runners and walkers finished. We only had six for breakfast at Davids today. Hope to see a few more of you next weekend. John posted the photos today. Hope you enjoy them.

Present today:   Cheryl N., Neil N., Nancy B., Rick B., Toni, Charlene, Bob, John, Cindy P. (9).

Sunday, April 22nd, Noyo Coastal Trail- North, starting at Glass Beach, see how far south you can go and then next week, see if you can go north to that same point or beyond.  The whole Coastal Trail is open now!

Sunday, April 29th, Noyo Coastal Headlands Park - South (across from Taco Bell),  Freedom Day!

Sunday, May 6th, Mendocino, around the Headlands and township, beginning at the Heeser Dr. restrooms.

NEXT SUNDAY APRIL 29TH
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, GROUP RUN @ 7:00 A.M.: Big River Logging Road on Tuesday and Heeser Drive/Mendocino on Thursday.