The birds down here are more socialized - or should I say humanized - than their counterparts in some of the more isolated locales along our shores.  They are not quite as timid, one might even say they are friendly - with the exception of the Canada Geese.  Canada Geese are nothing like Canada Humans … Continue reading Day 19: Socialization

Coyote Hills guided me home yesterday.  I had them in my sites as I worked my way through Eden Landing yesterday and they stayed on my mind as I plodded through the final miles along Union City Blvd.  They represented hope and anticipation of something new and inviting waiting for my arrival the following morning.  … Continue reading Day 18: Serengeti by The Bay

I had been here before and was looking forward to my return trip. My first visit to Eden Landing Ecological Reserve involved a job interview several years ago in a nearby office park and, since I arrived twenty minutes early, I had an opportunity to take in the surroundings but not enough time to dig … Continue reading Day 17: A Lesson in Contrast

I have been asked more than once how I fuel up for these long hikes and what I do for hydration as well as recovery. The hydration part is easy – water. I don’t get too fancy with water supplements or gel packs for long walks – long runs are a very different story. However … Continue reading Secrets of the Trade: Fuel and Hydration

Some of the best Bay Area treasures are hidden directly in front of or even beneath us, depending on your perspective. Some are small and take a little more searching, such as old-town Pinole, others are tucked away in the trees like the shoreline trail in China Camp State Park. However the Hayward Shoreline just … Continue reading Day 16: Hidden Treasure