Ocean fishing is not the only fishing available in Bodega Bay. How taking the family trout fishing at the Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm?
Hagemann Ranch Trout Farm – First Time Fishing Destination in Bodega Bay, CA
Tippi Hedren Reveals “Evil, Deviant” Hitchcock’s On-Set Sexual Harassment
Tippi Hedren will be making an appearance and signing autographs at The Tides Wharf from September 1-3, 2012. Tippi recently discussed her relationship with director Alfred Hitchcock which has been made into a HBO movie.
Local Hiking Trails
The osmosis.com website is describing two local hikes for people looking to get outdoors and do something this weekend. The POMO RED HILL LOOP is described as a strenuous hike and the KORTUM TRAIL is described as a moderate to easy level walk.
Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’: Mystery Solved
Do you know the “mystery” behind “The Birds”. This ABC News report details the “real event” that triggered Hitchcock’s interest in attacking birds and the LSU professor that explains what may have caused this event.
Maybe it’s not on the back burner after all?
Derek Moore of The Press Democrat is reporting that the State of California is pushing ahead to charge for parking at Sonoma and Mendocino County beaches.
Rising Seas Threaten California’s Coastal Past
Higher tides and increased erosion will wipe out archaeological sites along the Northern California coast according to Mike Newland, an archaeologist at Sonoma State University.
Pieces of California’s history are in danger of disappearing as the Pacific Ocean claws at the base of coastal cliffs and sea level rise is accelerating the problem.
Can the salmon fishing really be THIS good?
I've never seen fishing like this in Bodega Bay. At least in my sometimes failing memory I can't remember seeing this many large salmon being caught off the Sonoma Coast.
Be on the Lookout for Bears at Bodega Head
No, not those bears. These bears, the woolly bear caterpillars that can be found around Bodega Head. Kathy Keatley Garvey shares some photos writes about the woolly bear caterpillars in her blog post “Feeding Frenzy on Bodega Head”.
Nathan, Aiden and Dillon @ Goat Rock, Bodega Bay, CA
On hot days in Northern California I long for those summer days at the beach like what is seen in this short video taken at Goat Rock earlier this summer. There is always something “magical” that happens at the beach and Nathan, Aiden and Dillon give us a short glimpse of that magic in their video.
So if you are sweltering in the heat like I am today take a short 1 minute break and go to the beach with Nathan, Aiden and Dillon for a little magical time. I sure remember those wonderful summer days at the beach.
Do you?
Salmon Fishing in Bodega Bay
Darris (the Vegan Mama) has shared several images of fishing boats in Bodega Bay. She writes in her June 28th post:
Anglers are out trolling for salmon in Bodega Bay. I counted thirty three fishing boats at 8:00 p.m. A fellow beach walking friend told me that he and his wife counted over seventy (70) fishing boats off Bodega Head on Sunday!
Proposed $8 Parking “on the back burner”
Fifth District Supervisor Efren Carrillo is saying that the proposed $8 parking fee for Sonoma Coast parking has “been put on the back burner”.
Artist Reception July 21st Local Color Artist Gallery
From 1 to 4 on Saturday there will be an artist reception at the Local Artist Gallery for their Double Vision that runs from July 18th through August 20th.
Nancy Winn will be showing her magnificently charming paper-mache animals.
Walking in Sonoma County…mostly – Bodega Dunes
LYNN MILLAR has a blog “Walking in Sonoma County…mostly” that focuses on good places to walk in Sonoma County.
“Oysters to die for !”
Here is one Trip Advisor review for Rocker Oysterfeller’s in Valley Ford that says “last night we had the best Louisana stye oysters.
Erden Eruc human powered circumnavigation: 3 days to the finish line
Erden Eruc started his human powered circumnavigation from Bodega Bay near San Francisco, California. Since then he traveled by boat, bicycle and boots around the world. Today he has 3 days left to the finish line, his start point. He is expected to arrive at the Spud Point Marina between 4 and 5 PM on Saturday, July 21st.