More Shrooms

I think this time of year may be the favorite for these forests as they come back to life with all the rain...

Rain

Several days of rain are in the forecast. I enjoyed driving through the coastal redwoods and experiencing this ancient weather cycle that is so crucial to these forests. Brings to mind the question. Which came first, the rain or the redwood?

Mushroom Season

I spent the morning walking under the big trees in Montgomery Woods. Mushroom season has begun...

11-11-11

Another stunning day along the NorCal coast. Winds were blowing from the east creating clean, glassy waves. I discovered a stretch of public beach access I've never been to before and was completely blown away. Not a soul to be seen on this Veteran's Day. Also spent some time in Pt. Arena and Ft. Bragg. Colors were tremendous.

Full-Moonrise and Sunset

I was treated with an excellent clear sunset and simultaneous full moon rise in Ft. Bragg after work this evening...

Big Wave Day

It was a big wave day along the Northern California coast today. We had our first frost of the season this morning, and the harvest is over for the vineyards in the area. Change is in the air as we transition further into fall...

The Coast

A clear, clear, clear day on the Northern California coast today. The mountains in the King's Range were clearly visible in Ft. Bragg. I think I can only recall one other day so far this year when I was on the coast and visibility was this good. The rain's are a coming however...