I am happy to announce that weekendwalk.com has published a story about our Walk the Bay trip, written by local author, Geri Migielicz. The story is their lead story and features photos of the journey. Please take a look....and, feel free to rate the article. Weekendwalk.com is a great website and I encourage all avid walkers to sign up for their newsletter, post stories about your walking adventures and put weekendwalk.com on your bookmarks bar for inspiration. As the days get shorter and your time outdoors declines make a commitment to Walk the Bay in 2011. Check out the ideal walking dates on our website and let me know your preference so we can save room for you.
Geri Migielicz, author and photographer
I am happy to announce that weekendwalk.com has published a story about our Walk the Bay trip, written by local author, Geri Migielicz. The story is their lead story and features photos of the journey. Please take a look….and, feel free to rate the article.
Weekendwalk.com is a great website and I encourage all avid walkers to sign up for their newsletter, post stories about your walking adventures and put weekendwalk.com on your bookmarks bar for inspiration.
As the days get shorter and your time outdoors declines make a commitment to Walk the Bay in 2011. Check out the ideal walking dates on our website and let me know your preference so we can save room for you.
I was recently stuck near the San Francisco Airport waiting to pick up friends at the airport. I didn't hang out in a coffee shop. I went directly to the shoreline south of the airport, parked my car, and took off walking along the shoreline. The paved trail winds along the bay offering views of the airport to the north and the San Mateo Bridge to the south. The trail seemed endless as I strolled for about an hour and saw no end in sight. I decided to finally figure out how far I could walk, depending on how late a flight might be in the future. I discovered that the trail is part of the Bay Trail, a planned 500 mile hiking and biking trail around the entire San Francisco Bay. Over 290 miles have been completed. While wandering along the trail I spotted Marbled Godwits, American Avocets, Willets, and many gulls. As the winter migration season picks up steam, you are sure to see more shorebirds out in the wetlands. The Bay Trail website offers birding guides and a wealth of information about this amazing project. So, next time you find yourself in the congested, industrial area around the San Francisco Airport, head off any exit south of the airport, find yourself a parking spot, and head directly east. You'll spot this paved, marked trail and your worries will disappear.
View From San Francisco Bay Trail
I was recently stuck near the San Francisco Airport waiting to pick up friends at the airport. I didn’t hang out in a coffee shop. I went directly to the shoreline south of the airport, parked my car, and took off walking along the shoreline. The paved trail winds along the bay offering views of the airport to the north and the San Mateo Bridge to the south. The trail seemed endless as I strolled for about an hour and saw no end in sight. I decided to finally figure out how far I could walk, depending on how late a flight might be in the future. I discovered that the trail is part of the Bay Trail, a planned 500 mile hiking and biking trail around the entire San Francisco Bay. Over 290 miles have been completed.
While wandering along the trail I spotted Marbled Godwits, American Avocets, Willets, and many gulls. As the winter migration season picks up steam, you are sure to see more shorebirds out in the wetlands. The Bay Trail website offers birding guides and a wealth of information about this amazing project.
So, next time you find yourself in the congested, industrial area around the San Francisco Airport, head off any exit south of the airport, find yourself a parking spot, and head directly east. You’ll spot this paved, marked trail and your worries will disappear.
You may know that some of the most historic places to visit in California are the missions. There were 21 missions founded in the late 1700's and early 1800's throughout California. Three can be found in Monterey County and one is located in Santa Cruz. One of the interesting discoveries along our Walk The Bay route from Santa Cruz to Monterey was a series of wooden benches along the waterfront leading to Old Fisherman's Wharf. Each bench has the name and founding date of a California Mission. It's already a great walk with boats, people, sea lions, and otters to observe. Now, you can check out the benches and test your knowledge of California history. Another great reason to take a walk.....you never know what you'll find when you slow down and look around.
You may know that some of the most historic places to visit in California are the missions. There were 21 missions founded in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s throughout California. Three can be found in Monterey County and one is located in Santa Cruz.
Santa Clara Mission, founded 1777
One of the interesting discoveries along our Walk The Bay route from Santa Cruz to Monterey was a series of wooden benches along the waterfront leading to Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Each bench has the name and founding date of a California Mission.
It’s already a great walk with boats, people, sea lions, and otters to observe. Now, you can check out the benches and test your knowledge of California history.
Mission San Luis Obispo, founded 1772
Another great reason to take a walk…..you never know what you’ll find when you slow down and look around.
Santa Cruz is gaining a new attraction. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is joining the historic Municipal Wharf and Beach Boardwalk attractions on the waterfront. This new center will be a great way for local residents and visitors to learn more about the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. It will remind all of us that we are fortunate to have a national treasure in our own front yard. The City Of Santa Cruz provided a ¾ acre lot right across from the wharf and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries provided the construction funding for this amazing new visitor center that will feature state-of-the-art, interactive, interpretive exhibits. The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is conducting a $3 million Capital Campaign to pay for the exhibits. Please contribute generously! The construction process will feature sustainable green design and construction methods. So, those of us living here in Santa Cruz will be able to enjoy watching this project even before the doors open to the public.
Sanctuary Exploration Center
Santa Cruz is gaining a new attraction. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is joining the historic Municipal Wharf and Beach Boardwalk attractions on the waterfront. This new center will be a great way for local residents and visitors to learn more about the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. It will remind all of us that we are fortunate to have a national treasure in our own front yard.
The City Of Santa Cruz provided a ¾ acre lot right across from the wharf and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries provided the construction funding for this amazing new visitor center that will feature state-of-the-art, interactive, interpretive exhibits. The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is conducting a $3 million Capital Campaign to pay for the exhibits. Please contribute generously!
The construction process will feature sustainable green design and construction methods. So, those of us living here in Santa Cruz will be able to enjoy watching this project even before the doors open to the public.
One of our latest Walk the Bay finishers was born and raised in New Mexico and walks every day in the mountains with her dogs. She easily adapted to beach walking on the Monterey Bay and finished the 40 mile route with a smile and a celebratory beverage. Here's hoping you take the plunge and join us for a September or October walk. By the way, both river crossings are now quite enjoyable and stress free. Please send me an email with any questions, suggestions, ideas, or just to say HI! margaret@slowadventure.us
Another walker finishes Walk the Bay....!!!One of our latest Walk the Bay finishers was born and raised in New Mexico and walks every day in the mountains with her dogs. She easily adapted to beach walking on the Monterey Bay and finished the 40 mile route with a smile and a celebratory beverage. Here’s hoping you take the plunge and join us for a September or October walk.
By the way, both river crossings are now quite enjoyable and stress free.
Please send me an email with any questions, suggestions, ideas, or just to say HI!
