Hiking · Travel

Exploring Yellowstone Beach on Isla Monserrate

Isla Monserrate sits in the Sea of Cortez (Baja California Sur) and was the farthest north island we visited. It is a boat ride there, if you come out of La Paz. Anchored in the deeper water, I rode a Zodiac skiff to the beach. We landed on Yellowstone Beach. It is a sun drenched… Continue reading Exploring Yellowstone Beach on Isla Monserrate

Hiking · Travel

Walking The Salt Farm of Isla San Jose

Visiting the 6th largest island in Mexico was a sublime treat. Isla San Jose sits off the coast of Baja California Sur, 37 or so miles out of La Paz (the state capital). It's a rugged island, with mountain peaks covering it. On the way to the island, with the sun rising in the Sea… Continue reading Walking The Salt Farm of Isla San Jose

Hiking · Local Adventures

Local Adventures: Beach View Farm Trail

The Beach View Farm Trail is one of the 2021 additions to Whidbey Camano Land Trust's many public lands on Whidbey Island. I had been waiting for this one to open, not so patiently. Covid bumped it back quite a bit. Yesterday I carved out the time to go walk it with Kirk in the… Continue reading Local Adventures: Beach View Farm Trail

Hiking · Local Adventures

Local Adventures: Possession Sound Preserve

Possession Sound Preserve is brand new to the vast collection of hiking choices thru the Whidbey Camano Land Trust on Whidbey Island. Located just a few miles from the Clinton Ferry Dock, it makes a perfect first stop to stretch the legs if you are spending a weekend on the island. This short hike (1… Continue reading Local Adventures: Possession Sound Preserve

Hiking · Travel

Wandering On One Of Keku Islands

Off of Kuiu Island is Keku Islands in SE Alaska, a number of thin islands with coves hidden around them. Do I know which one I stepped onto? I don't. I had the GPS turned off on my phone (there isn't any service for phones unless you are in the open straits - AT&T has… Continue reading Wandering On One Of Keku Islands