Point Reyes National Seashore is an amazing stretch of coastline. On this day we embarked on a fantastic hike along the Coastal Trail from Palomarin to Wildcat Beach followed by a beach walk to the elusive Phantom Falls and back along the beach to the awe-inspiring Alamere Falls, one of the greatest ocean waterfalls. From…
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Bean Hollow State Beach
Bean Hollow State Beach is one of the many great beaches along the San Mateo coast. It is located 17.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay and 3 miles south of Pescadero, which is home of the famous piping hot garlic artichoke bread at Arcangeli Grocery Co. (so delicious!). Aptly named, the beach is small…
Whitehouse Ridge
Whitehouse Ridge is an infrequently visited trail near Ano Nuevo State Park which is famous for its growing elephant seal colony. The trail ascends a steep hillside to the ridge crest and then enters Big Basin State Park. There are two spectacular vistas with views of the Ano Nuevo coastal plain and the San Mateo Coastline….
Asilomar State Beach
Asilomar State Beach is a gorgeous mile-long strip of sandy beaches and rocky coves at the tip of the Monterey Peninsula in the town of Pacific Grove. There is a nice coastal walkway that traverses the rocky coves that provides access to the beaches. Fortunately, my sister lives in Pacific Grove so I have visited…
Above the Fog on Mount Tam
Earlier in the week the forecast called for blazing sunshine and warm temps for the entire Bay Area over the weekend. Instead most locations experienced a gray weekend as moisture trapped under a strong ridge of high pressure produced widespread fog and stratus. In other words, the forecast was a bust! However, it was a…
Classic Conzelman
Conzelman Road… the place where tourists and photographers flock. The classic view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco makes it an essential stop on any trip to San Francisco in my opinion. The grand views of beautiful San Francisco simply don’t get old. Construction on the upper part of the road to Hawk…
Muir Beach Overlook
I’ve driven past the Muir Beach Overlook many times and finally decided to pull off and check it out. It has a spectacular view of the Marin Headlands coastline all the way to San Francisco including Muir Beach, Pirates Cove, Rodeo Beach, and the SF Peninsula. There is a nice walkway with railings that goes…
Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne
I joined Joel and Sean for a fantastic 50k (~30 mile) point-to-point adventure run of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne from Tuolumne Meadows to White Wolf in Yosemite National Park. The terrain is quintessentially Sierra, with granite and water everywhere. This area has intrigued me for some time and the spectacular scenery surpassed my…
Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne Videos!
Here are two videos from an adventure run of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne with Sean Lang and Joel Lanz. The HD version is from footage shot by Joel. More to come, including a trip report and many photos! HD movie:
Lost Coast Trip Reports
I have posted complete trip reports with my favorite photos from last week’s adventure on the Lost Coast. Check it out! Day 1: King Range Beach Walk Day 2: Sinkyone Wilderness Adventure Run
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