Photos taken June 9th, 2013 Nectar Garden, Coyote Hills Regional Park
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The Marsh: Coyote Hills Regional Park
When I need a break from the summer-dry hills that surround our home, one of my favorite local escapes is Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont for a walk on the boardwalk through the marsh. Photos taken June 9th, 2013
Joy: Camping with Friends
Photo taken June 6th, 2013 San Mateo Memorial Park, California *** See… Camping: San Mateo Memorial Park
Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting
Oh, how I wish I could hold onto these moments. Last days of kindergarten… a school trip to the beach… Photo taken June 7th, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting
Silent Saturday: Pescadero State Beach
Pescadero State Beach, California Photo taken June 7th, 2013
Squirrels: Waiting
These two are such a nuisance. Now they’ve taken to sitting on the fence, one on each wall, watching me, waiting patiently for me to leave. I’m sure the second I’m away from the window, they’ll attack the bird feeder. Looks as if I may have to try one or two of these “Tips forContinue reading “Squirrels: Waiting”
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says
Sunol Regional Wilderness Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says
Tunnel View Overlook: Yosemite Valley
Looking for that iconic view of Yosemite Valley? Head to the Tunnel View Overlook, located on Highway 41, on the Yosemite Valley side of the Wawona Tunnel. Photo taken May 28th, 2013
Floral Friday: Snow Plant
Snow Plant, Yosemite Photo taken May 28th, 2013
Weekly Photo Challenge: In the Background
Half Dome from Glacier Point Photo taken May 27th, 2013 *** Weekly Photo Challenge: In the Background
Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape
Escape to me means being far, far away from other people, breathing in cool, crisp mountain air, hearing only the random screech of a hawk, inhaling the scent of pine, and taking in the high alpine views. We’ll soon be heading to the Sierras for our first escape of the season. I absolutely cannot waitContinue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape”
Darn! The New Squirrel
We have a new backyard visitor… a young, nimble, ravenous squirrel. Since this one arrived, we haven’t seen our resident three-legged squirrel. This one appears to have taken over the territory. Even worse? This one is light and agile enough to jump from our barbecue onto the bird feeder! We’ve moved things around and stumpedContinue reading “Darn! The New Squirrel”
Silent Saturday: I Love Spring!
Lake Chabot Regional Park Photos taken May 14th, 2013
Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern
Photos taken May 5th, 2013 *** Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern
Osage Station Park: Roses and Running
Over the past several years, I’ve tried running at just about every park in the Pleasanton through Danville area, searching for ones with trails both long enough for a nice-length run and shady enough to provide protection from our blaring summer heat. I’ve decided my favorite is Osage Station Park in Danville. The trail loopingContinue reading “Osage Station Park: Roses and Running”
Gorgeous! Cactus Flowers
The cacti in the the New World Desert Collection of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley are in stunning bloom. How have I missed this in past years? The flowers are gorgeous! All these photos were taken during my visit on Sunday, May 5th, 2013. If you live in the San Francisco area, I recommendContinue reading “Gorgeous! Cactus Flowers”
This Friday! National Public Gardens Day
This Friday, May 10th, is National Public Gardens Day. To celebrate the event, Better Homes and Gardens magazine is offering readers a free admission coupon for two to visit participating public gardens, arboretums, and green spaces on this day. Head on over to the Better Homes and Gardens National Public Gardens Day page… http://www.bhg.com/gardening/arboretums/celebrate-national-public-gardens-day/ …Continue reading “This Friday! National Public Gardens Day”
From Above: Water Strider
Photo taken May 5th, 2013 *** Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
Silent Saturday: California Poppy (May)
Photo taken May 2nd, 2013
Neighborhood Walk: An Early Summer
Here in California, due to the lack of any spring showers, it’s already feeling like summer. That means hot weather, dry hills, and, unfortunately, an early fire season. Here are some images from a walk I took with my son yesterday around our neighborhood in the San Francisco East Bay. Photos taken May 2nd, 2013
Suburban Nature Explorations 