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North Coast Road Trip: Taking the Time
My 2012 Highlight Reel
Fun. Glorious Fun.

Earlier this month, I spent a few wonderful days in San Francisco with friends I've known since junior high and high school. Glorious doesn't begin to describe the weather and fun can't possibly sum up the good times spent with old friends. Yet, glorious fun is precisely what we had.

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Featured: California State Parks Foundation Blog

No, right here on the California State Parks Foundation blog! They asked me to guest post and of course I said yes. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to share some of my adventures with their readers.

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The Pescadero Weekend: Part 3

At first glance, Pescadero seemed like the perfect place to spend a relaxing weekend. We were completely content with our lovely choice in accommodations, Mom's chicken cacciatore, a nice stash of wine and a good book. However, we had heard about a spot along the coast where we could potentially see elephant seal pups in March and April.

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Day Tripping: Gone Coastal

My friends and I had big plans for a day trip to Muir Woods to hike part of the Dipsea Trail last weekend. Well, that didn't happen. April, Jenna and I had a nice leisurely breakfast at Parkside Cafe in Stinson Beach (which was great, by the way) and ended up getting a pretty late start. The parking lots at Muir Woods were completely packed.

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