A miner’s tale
This weekend’s hike took on more the persona of a history lesson then outdoor excursion. Just outside Antioch sits the remnants of several coal mines abandoned at the turn of the century. The… Continue reading
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Simple things
Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make me the happiest. The sun shining on a leaf, the wind rustling tree branches above my head and the sound of my feet crunching through the… Continue reading
Far and away
The summit of Mount Diablo has always been a favorite destination of mine and I needed a long hike to take my mind off of things. I was looking for different route and… Continue reading
Round and about
It was back to business as usual on the trail and this weekend’s hike took me to Round Valley regional Preserve to share a hike with a friend. I picked Round Valley Regional… Continue reading
Solace
Sometimes the hardest step is the first one. With a heavy heart I decided to head back to the trail. The sun rises, the sun sets, life goes on. For my first hike… Continue reading
Chasing sunsets
I haven’t done a lot of personal photography since my mom passed away, I just haven’t felt like picking up a camera unless it was for work. But looking out at the evening sky I… Continue reading
Showtime
The Tracy Municipal Airport hosted an open house to showcase the airports aviation endeavors. The fly in featured local pilots and few airshow performers to excite the crowd. A L-39 Albatros from the… Continue reading
Just beyond the horizon
My mom, Arlene Marie Moore died Wednesday, June 12 at the New Hope Post Acute Care Center in Tracy after a long illness. Mom was born in the city of Lemoore and moved to… Continue reading
The summer scene
The official start of summer is almost three weeks away but you couldn’t tell that on the trail this weekend. The summer heat has already reached the twists and turns on the trail… Continue reading
Cardinal direction
Things have been dark for me lately. A family crisis has dominated my thoughts the last few weeks and with all the pressures of work and life I needed a break from the routine. I needed… Continue reading