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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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?
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!
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.
If you're visiting Bodega Head to watch the whales, the waves, the birds or the boats, be sure to check out the sand cliffs for the bee villages.
The Marin Independent Journal is reporting that so many salmon are being hooked along the Northern California coast that the price of fresh, wild king salmon is plunging, at least for commercial fishermen who are on strike for a better deal.
Each year the county attracts about 7 million visitors to view the coastline, walk among redwoods and enjoy tastings at wineries. Visitors come for cycling, agritourism and weddings, as well as for a chance to stroll small town squares and cruise country backroads.
Another article by Bob Norberg in The Press Democrat says there are reports of blue whales that were just a couple hundred yards off Bodega Head. Blue whale photo courtesy of flickkerphotos.
Bob Norberg of The Press Democrat is reporting that “commercial salmon fisherman on the North Coast are tying up their boats and will stay in port for the next few days in an attempt to drive up prices.”