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The Coastside in Pictures 2017: Beaches, Bluffs & Biodiversity

Since every picture tells a story, we thought we’d kick off a new year of Coastside Slacking with some of The Geek’s favorite shots of 2017, highlighting our local beaches, bluffs and biodiversity. Many of these images are appearing in the blog for the first time. Enjoy! Continue reading “The Coastside in Pictures 2017: Beaches, Bluffs & Biodiversity” →

January 6, 2018January 6, 2018

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Fall in Sonoma -- Hale's Apple Farm. Dawn Page / CoastsideSlacking

As Bay Area Harvest Ends, Apple Butter Season Begins; Time to Schmoosh!

Gravenstein season ended months ago.  “U-pick” opportunities are over. But the Bay Area apple harvest doesn’t end officially until Nov. 30, and fresh late-season varieties are available. So go ahead, schmoosh some apple butter! Recipe included. Continue reading “As Bay Area Harvest Ends, Apple Butter Season Begins; Time to Schmoosh!” →

November 25, 2017November 25, 2017

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The Santa Cruz Mountains have been our exercise an The Santa Cruz Mountains have been our exercise and mental health refuge all summer. Local hikes have provided a perfect socially distanced escape. We immersed ourselves in nature and emerged rejuvenated. We are heartbroken that the CZU Lighting Complex wildfires have devastated so many lives and so much beauty. Please pray with us for the people  who have lost homes, for those who have been evacuated, for those who are bravely fighting the lighting-strike fires in Northern California. 

Here are a few of our favorite memories. You can see blog posts and more photos in the profile link. 1) Henry Cowell Redwoods, 2) Big Basin Redwoods, 3) Russian Ridge Open Space, 4) �Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, 5) Pescadero Creek Park. 

*** Please note that all of these parks are in the evacuation zone and are not safe to enter right now.

#canon #canonfanphoto #teamcanon #ig_color #justgoshoot #exploretocreate #nature #ourplanetdaily #vibeofplanet #theoutbound @hiking.collective #optoutside #pacific #coast #redwoods #coastalphotography #california #norcal #naturephotography #hiking #geology #bigbasin #czulightningcomplex #santacruzmountains
You can’t go wrong with a hike at one of the man You can’t go wrong with a hike at one of the many open space preserves in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We particularly enjoyed this creepy Tafoni sandstone formation at El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve during a recent walk in those woods. Details are in our latest blog post and the link is in my profile.
An icy clear glacial lake was our lunch stop on a An icy clear glacial lake was our lunch stop on a 9 mile hike from the lovely Helsingfors Lodge in Patagonia. No crowds, just a vast blue sky, waterfalls, lakes, grassy hillsides as far as the eye can see, and as much solitude as you want to have. The lodge itself is at the end of 45 miles of teeth rattling gravel road through nothing but ranch lands, so the seclusion is not surprising. We took this hike in March and we’re just getting around to posting, because, well, slacking. Check out my profile link for the full story on our blog.
You know the #Patagonia #wind deserves its reputat You know the #Patagonia #wind deserves its reputation when trees look like this on a calm day. We had an amazing hiking trip in March with @wildernesstravel. Follow my profile link for details and more photos.
Goodbye epic #Patagonia. You have been a slice of Goodbye epic #Patagonia. You have been a slice of #heaven. #torresdelpaine
Today we start our 2 day drive/flight home from #P Today we start our 2 day drive/flight home from #Patagonia. It has been a slice of heaven. This 90 mile #hiking experience was absolutely amazing. Thanks @wildernesstravel for arranging the logistics and the excellent guides.
Hiked today to the three towers in #TorresDelPaine Hiked today to the three towers in #TorresDelPaine national park in #Patagonia, #Chile. It seems easy enough at a net 2800 ft elevation gain over 6 miles (one way). Except that you start at the Rio Ascencio river and go half way up and have to hike all the way back down to the river and back up 2800 ft. Then you have to go up and down again on the way back 😫. My Fitbit logged 4100 ft total elevation over 14 miles. The view and experience are absolutely worth the joint pain, but be aware you have a tough day before you start. Our exceptional guides at @WildernessTravel knew just when to start to avoid the crowds as the right pace for success.
Morning in #Patagonia at #Paine National Park, #Ch Morning in #Patagonia at #Paine National Park, #Chile hiking up to a view of #GreyGlacier.
Took a brief break from hiking in #Patagonia to en Took a brief break from hiking in #Patagonia to enjoy a stay at a working #estancia in #Chile last night. Tomorrow we step out a few feet from the front door into #Paine National Park, Chile
A perfect day at Laguna de Los Tres yesterday. #pa A perfect day at Laguna de Los Tres yesterday. #patagonia #argentina #hiking
Capping an amazing day, including seeing Magellani Capping an amazing day, including seeing Magellanic and Antarctic penguins, an Andean condor, a rarely seen barn owl and an albatross, we were treated to a hundred #dolphins playing all around our boat. Magical day with @wildernesstravel.and @chalten
#Sunset at the end of the world. #argentina #ushua #Sunset at the end of the world. #argentina #ushuaia #wilderness #hiking
Alleyway in the La Boca neighborhood of #BuenosAir Alleyway in the La Boca neighborhood of #BuenosAires. #artists #tourists
Calm afternoon at Jardín Botánico. We slacked on Calm afternoon at Jardín Botánico. We slacked on our first day in Buenos Aires —mostly because we didn’t sleep much on the flight. #buenosaires #botanicalgardens #southamerica #slacking
Fabulous #sunrise. Living on the west coast with m Fabulous #sunrise. Living on the west coast with mountains to the east, we see gorgeous sunsets, but not so many stunning sunrises. This one was a special treat as we get an early start for our drive to LA.
Dan hangs the moon for me. Dan hangs the moon for me.
Angel Island -- that place you go when you can't g Angel Island -- that place you go when you can't get tickets to the *other*, more famous abandoned island in #SanFranciscoBay. Seriously, this is a really fun day trip, with a couple of different ferry options. We launched from #Tiburon, which gave us coffee/pancake options in the morning and happy hour options on our return. This photo is from one of the abandoned military bases on the island. We blogged about it, so you can check out CoastsideSlacking.com if you are curious.
Good times in #Yosemite back in April. We have enj Good times in #Yosemite back in April. We have enjoyed this #California treasure for years. So sad to see the devastation from #wildfires this year.
California lilac at Garrapata State Beach between California lilac at Garrapata State Beach between Carmel and Big Sur, CA. Check out my profile link for our new blog post.
@MontaraManDan casting a long shadow at Garrapata @MontaraManDan casting a long shadow at Garrapata State Beach between Carmel and Big Sur, CA. Check out my profile link for our new blog post.
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