Archive for November, 2008

Photos of the Weekend 2008-11-24

November 24th, 2008

The Los Angeles Times does a nice story on a visit to Nick’s Cove and Tomales Bay.  They also have a terrific set of photos.  The writer had a great time; his summary of Nick’s Cove: “Nick’s Cove is so marvelous that you can easily imagine spending a whole weekend without leaving the premises.”

Thanksgiving Weeked 2008

November 5th, 2008

After a big day of eating turkey and hanging out with the family, it’s time to flex your arms and legs and work off the second helping of stuffing!  Head out to Point Reyes. Here are some great things to do:

  • See if the fish are spawning; check for updates and tours at SPAWN (Salmon Protection And Watershed Network)
  • Check out the terrific local artists at the semi-annnual Open Studios (see map below)
  • Take a look at the recent work at restoring Tomales Bay back further to its natural state
  • Maybe you can catch the end of the Tule Elk Rut Season
  • For bird watchers, it’s always worth a stroll to Abbotts Lagoon, where you may be able to find migrating birds.
Check out our Point Reyes map to explore the area.
Point Reyes 2008 Thanksgiving Open Studios Map

Point Reyes 2008 Thanksgiving Open Studios Map

What’s Going On in the Park: early Nov 2008

November 4th, 2008

Here are some highlights from the National Park Service Park Wavelengths newsletter:

  • Coho salmon and steelhead trout have been massing in Tomales Bay waiting for the first flush of freshwater out of the creeks to begin their travels up the watershed
  • The new boardwalk at Abbotts Lagoon is open
  • Annual request from the trail crew as we enter the winter season: Please report downed trees to park visitor centers or by phone (415) 464-5137. To assist a quicker response, the following information is needed: the type of tree (bay, oak, fir, etc.), the diameter of the tree, (how big around); a good location description; and whether a hiker or horseback rider can get around it.