Monthly Archives: April 2017

March for Science San Francisco

Posted on April 24, 2017 by trailhiker

Shortly after the widespread Women’s Marches were held on 21 January 2017, I began to hear hints that a March for Science was being organized for Washington, DC, to be held on 22 April 2017, Earth Day.  This march was … Continue reading →

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Tahoe Donner snowshoe hike to Hawk’s Peak

Posted on April 19, 2017 by trailhiker

This was not the first time I’ve snowshoed up to Hawk’s Peak, at the Tahoe Donner Cross-Country Ski Area (see here for another post).  However, it was the first time I went all the way up, and part way down, … Continue reading →

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Wildflower interpretive walk at Sutter Buttes

Posted on April 17, 2017 by trailhiker

Most first-time visitors to the northern part of California’s Central Valley take special note of the Sutter Buttes and wonder what they are.  They look like – and are – a mountain range that simply rises from the valley floor … Continue reading →

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Garden of the Gods: Perkins Central Garden Trail

Posted on April 12, 2017 by trailhiker

In conjunction with attending the 2017 World Synchronized Skating Championships in Colorado Springs, my girlfriends and I paid a visit to nearby Garden of the Gods Park.  This beautiful park has been designated as a National Natural Landmark under a … Continue reading →

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2017 World Synchronized Skating Championships, Colorado Springs

Posted on April 11, 2017 by trailhiker

The 2017 World Synchronized Skating Championships were the 18th world championship event for the sport of synchronized skating.  I have been fortunate to find a way to attend each of the championships that have been held in North America (USA … Continue reading →

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Thornewood Open Space Preserve – spring wildflowers

Posted on April 4, 2017 by trailhiker

Thornewood Open Space Preserve is a small preserve in the hills along CA-84 between I-280 and Skyline Blvd in San Mateo County.  There is basically just one trail, which leads from the parking area to the interior of the preserve.  … Continue reading →

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