If so, check this out: the CA State Parks Foundation, which exists to support CA parks, is running a $25 basic membership special, which includes 7 day passes! And a subscription to Sunset Magazine. Awesome deal, and supports the parks as well. :-)

Much to my surprise, the huge mystery bird has stuck around, roosting high in one of two trees pretty much every day. This afternoon I got a chance to look at with my pocket-sized binoculars; and yes, it is a golden eagle! Proud chest on that bird. Some feathers are fluffed out right now, getting ready for the rain I suspect ( Read more... )