Point Reyes Weekend

You Mon Tsang August 29th, 2007

Those of us who live in Northern California know how different the weather can be from one part of the region to another. If you are heading to the Point Reyes Lighthouse or its beaches, you make sure that you check out the terrific web page from National Park Service Air Quality Department.

Not only can you see if the area is socked in by fog, you can also see the latest tempature and wind speeds. (I was looking at it last night and the winds were howling at 36mph.  Yikes, bring the kites!).

1. Make sure you check the date/time of the latest photo. Sometimes, their web cam will be out of order
2. Sunny? Foggy? Overcast? Nothing like a set of eyes at the scene.
3. The picture won’t give you temperature and wind speed, so make sure you check here.

• Weather , Windy
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You Mon Tsang July 5th, 2007

Have you spent 20, 30, 90 minutes driving to a Point Reyes beach only to be sand blasted by huge gusts of winds?  I have.  Many times.  That’s why I stick a kite in the car.  Flying a kite is at once peaceful and fun.  You can help but smile while flying a kite.  I suggest bringing a durable kite since the winds can be very strong. 

If you are actually go specifically to fly a kite, but it is not a particularly windy date, your best bet will probably be the oceanside beaches (North and South Beaches are the easiest to get to).

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