Slightly off the beaten path, Lassen Volcanic National Park is a gem that I visited for the first time last June, and I was truly amazed. You will have to go north of Sacramento, and might as well make a stop on the way in Redding , and maybe pay a visit to Shasta Dam […]
The 38th Annual Carnaval in San Francisco had today its last day of parades and events in the city, over this Memorial Weekend. Beautiful weather with clear sky, mild temperatures and a pleasant wind blowing in the streets. Still hot in sunlight and especially for our friends in costumes dancing in the middle of the […]
Not long ago I went for my first time to the Ravenswood Open Space Preserve, right off the Dumbarton Bridge in Menlo Park. The place is beautiful. Small enough that you can explore it in relatively short amount of time, yet so rich with birds and photo opportunities that you might wonder why you have […]
Few weeks ago I went for a couple hours hike at Edgewood Park in San Mateo. The weather was alright, but it was just after a day of rain, so the paths were all muddy, yet manageable. The park is very enjoyable, with several paths and different levels; lots of runners and walkers around, yet […]
For this last rare supermoon eclipse, I decided to go out and hike at Mission Peak. The fact that this event only occurs every 18 years, and having good weather and light, made this decision much easier. The night didn’t start with much hope: while the sun was setting West, turning on a fantastic display […]
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