In my brief visit to Rodman Slough County Park, I found only one fairly short trail, but it was a beautiful hike — and I had it all to myself. I started near the shore and climbed a series of switchbacks up to a ridge, which then took me down through the trees and back to the parking lot. I […]
It’s not every day that I get a chance to climb an honest-to-goodness mountain, and Mt Konocti had been beckoning to me for quite a long time. Once I learned about the Canyon oak grove and the ruins of an abandoned cabin along the trail, I was hooked. I had no idea of the amazing story behind this lonely cabin […]
… but I’m not really complaining!
My entry for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge this week.
I didn’t quite make it to the top of Mt Konocti, but it was still a great adventure and one of the best hikes I’ve ever done. Hopefully I’ll get another chance before too long.
One of the highlights of my Clear Lake trip was a visit to Rodman Slough County Park. In addition to beautiful views of the lake and a switchbacking trail loop through an oak woodland, the park is home to a nesting pair of osprey. You can find more information about osprey nesting and breeding habits here. The osprey which inhabit […]
So many times on car trips I’ve wanted to stop by the side of the road to shoot a broken-down old barn or a field full of llamas that I chanced to spot. Usually, that doesn’t happen because I’m not driving and our timetable doesn’t allow for random stops. But this time, I’m driving and I’m on my own. If […]