Bear Creek Redwoods

On Saturday D. and I got a permit and returned to Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, and here's some of the pics I took.


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Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

When we were there earlier this month on a docent-led walk, we enjoyed Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve so much that on Saturday D. and I returned. Here's some of the pics I took.

The pond near the abandoned buildings.


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Wunderlich County Park

On an atypically overcast Sunday (for this time of year), D. and I went to Wunderlich County Park in Woodside. It contains what was once the Folger (of coffee fame) family ranch. Hoping the rain would hold off while we were there, I took these pics.

At the trailhead by the parking lot we see a Lost & Found post.


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Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve and Stevens Creek Reservoir

On a Saturday threatening rain, D. and I returned to Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve to see the vernal pool before it dried up for the summer, and I took these pics.

There are lots of wildflowers in bloom.  Here's Field Bindweed and Common Rigid Hedge Nettle.


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Thornewood Open Space Preserve

On Sunday D. and I went to Thornewood Open Space Preserve. Thornewood used to be the private summer home of a rich guy named Thorne in the 1920s. Eventually Thorne sold most of the land to spice baron August Schilling (for whom the preserve's Schilling Lake is named). Currently the Thorne house and immediate grounds ( Read more... )

Filoli

Yesterday D. and I went to Filoli for him to photograph a room in the mansion decorated by one of his clients for the annual Filoli Flower Show. I tagged along and took some pics.

I think this is Quan Yin, Goddess of Mercy and Compassion, in the library.


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Stevens Creek Trail: Yuba to Sleeper, Sleeper to Remington

This month D. and I have been exploring the Stevens Creek Trail, which opened up a new trail segment earlier this year, expanding farther south toward its source. This first stretch is from Yuba Dr. to Sleeper Ave. Here are our pics ( Read more... )