Fortuna and Ferndale California

Leaving the peaceful, slightly smoky, redwoods we travel north towards Eureka. Stopping along the way to have some fun. Not very exciting Post Offices. We picnicked in Fortuna. The most notable sight in Fortuna was the multitude of flags. Comments? Learn more about the Fortuna Flags at the end of the blog We deviate from… Continue reading Fortuna and Ferndale California

Day Tripping – Guess where we are?

For those of you who live here it will be easy to recognize this picturesque location. I forget, or sometime may take for granted, the absolutely beauty of the place where we live. We are less than three miles from our house. Santa Cruz California-our amazing home town on a sunny September day. After our… Continue reading Day Tripping – Guess where we are?

Day Tripping – Crystal Springs Reservoir

We head north towards San Francisco, only about 50 minutes from home. Crystal Springs Reservoir supplies fresh water to the greater San Francisco area. The reservoir is pristine and well guarded from human contamination. The entire reservoir is protected with fencing, prohibiting fishing, swimming, or boating. You can't get near the water. That said, the… Continue reading Day Tripping – Crystal Springs Reservoir

Day Tripping Baylands Park – Sunnyvale

Baylands Park is an optimal access point to the expansive trails of the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge/San Francisco Bay Trail. This network of trails currently boasting over 300 miles of hiking/biking paths with plans to extend to 500 miles, connecting 47 cities, 130 parks, and crossing seven toll bridges.  It extends from the tip… Continue reading Day Tripping Baylands Park – Sunnyvale