Archive for July 2003
Gualala Visitor’s Center to Stewart’s Point
July 4: Sonoma CountyGualala Visitor’s Center to Stewart’s Point. 13 miles The first task for us on Independence Day was to clean our rental house from one end to the other. We then drove back to the Gualala Visitor’s Center where we began our day, walking first out to the bluff and then, entering Sea…
Read MoreMeet the Hikers : Linda and Diana (and we-couldn’t-do- it-without-you Mel)
July 4: Sonoma CountyMeet the Hikers : Linda and Diana (and we-couldn’t-do-it-without-you Mel) Linda Hanes is a 63-year old, retired librarian from Sebastopol. Linda has been active in Coastwalk for many years and currently is President. Motivations: “To experience the extent and varied content of this trail, which will someday be regarded as one of…
Read MoreLayover day at Sea Ranch
July 3: Menodcino CountyLayover day at Sea Ranch Our rental at Sea Ranch, at the extreme northerly part of Sonoma County, serves two purposes. First, it has allowed us a well-deserved rest. Our two-story, 4-bedroom rental with a hot tub is ideal for chilling out. Second, we have bought ourselves the right to walk all…
Read MoreMendocino County. Schooner Gulch to the Sonoma County line
July 2: Mendocino CountySchooner Gulch to the Sonoma County line. 12.0 miles Today was another day devoted mostly to road walking. It being the middle of the week, traffic was fairly light. We started a half-hour earlier than normal so that we could finish the day early and be able to start our scheduled layover…
Read MoreMendocino County. Stoneboro Road to Schooner Gulch
July 1: Mendocino County Stoneboro Road to Schooner Gulch. 10.4 miles Last night after our feast of abalone cakes, salmon, wonderful flowered green salad, bread, pilaf and ice cream, we were given a tour of the Point Arena lighthouse facility. Our guide was Jeff Gayles, who is managing the effort to properly restore this historical…
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