Monthly Archives: March 2012

Palo Alto Baylands Park

Posted on March 25, 2012 by trailhiker

I found this hike in my guide-book to Best Easy Day Hikes San Jose.  It was a great find, and one of those times when I wondered why I didn’t already know about the trail, since it was practically in … Continue reading →

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Poison Oak Rash Progression: Case Study

Posted on March 7, 2012 by trailhiker

In my previous posting I described a close encounter with poison oak and the decontamination and cleanup efforts I felt were appropriate afterward.  In this posting I will focus on my experience with the rash as it has progressed to … Continue reading →

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Hiker’s Nightmare: Poison Oak

Posted on March 5, 2012 by trailhiker

This is kind of a difficult posting to write, because the experience I’ll share happened because of a boo-boo.  I don’t particularly like to broadcast my mistakes, but if my experience can help someone else avoid a similar situation, this … Continue reading →

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