Monthly Archives: March 2018

Santa Clara County Parks PixInParks Challenge: Mt Madonna

Posted on March 31, 2018 by trailhiker

In addition to official, widely-obsered national and state holidays there is a seemingly ever-growing list of unofficial “fun” holidays, one of which is Take a Walk in the Park Day, celebrated on March 30.  Since I regularly take walks or … Continue reading →

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Annie Bidwell Trail in Upper Bidwell Park, Chico

Posted on March 20, 2018 by trailhiker

Bidwell Park is a beautiful city park in Chico, in Butte County.  At 3670 acres it is one of the largest municipal parks in the country.  For my first visit I planned to hike the Annie Bidwell Trail, which is … Continue reading →

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North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve – Wildflowers

Posted on March 19, 2018 by trailhiker

Recently I visited North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, located in Butte County several miles north of Oroville, for the first time.  The reserve has a well-deserved reputation for spectacular spring wildflowers, as well as beautiful seasonal waterfalls and unique geology. … Continue reading →

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North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve – Wanderings and Waterfalls

Posted on March 19, 2018 by trailhiker

Recently I learned about North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, which is located in Butte County several miles north of Oroville.  The context was wildflowers – spectacular spring wildflowers – in addition to beautiful waterfalls and interesting and unique geology.  When … Continue reading →

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