Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Hike to Arch Rock in Point Reyes

Looking for a day hike in Point Reyes with a little bit of everything? The 8.2 mile RT from the Bear Valley Visitor Center to Arch Rock has just that. With just a gradual incline going out towards the ocean, you pass through meadows, old oak trees and Douglas Firs on a wide and easy path. You can also take your bike the first 3 miles and lock it on the racks provided, then hike the 1.1miles to the ocean.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Limantour Beach

Looking for a beach    just a little out there...?
We have the solution:


Hot days in Marin County are easy to deal with! At Limantour, you can have all the sand and ocean to yourself as you want. From Olema, take Bear Valley Road past the Visitor Center towards Inverness. Take a left turn onto Limantour Road and continue about 15 minutes to the water. Stay cool~

Monday, July 19, 2010

Estero Trail at Drakes Bay


Begin at the Muddy Hollow Road trailhead off Limantour Road in Point Reyes. This is an easy 6.5 mile loop hike with little elevation and great views of Drakes Bay. The trail is very narrow at some parts, but it opens up most the way. Listen to herds of Tule Elk bellowing in the distance with the sounds of cows in the background!



Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Finding the Earthquake Trail

A great idea for the family, the EARTHQUAKE TRAIL (1 km / 0.6 mi.) is a short, easy, and informative hike.
It is a short paved loop which explores the San Andreas Fault Zone. Interpretive signs describe the geology of the area. This trail begins at the southeast corner of the Bear Valley Picnic Area in Olema, just across the street from the Bear Valley Visitor Center.


Just before the big quake that shook San Francisco in April, 1906, this fence was continuous. Afterward, it had moved to where you see it now, a distance of about 20 feet.


Thursday, July 1, 2010

Marin County Fair Begins Today

Going Global:Connecting Cultures is this year's Fair theme.
Have your picture taken with your favorite Star Wars character! The Golden Gate Garrison 501st Legion will make their appearances at the Marin Galactic Outpost in the Exhibit Hall. Don't miss them~

Enjoy over 50 international cultures close to home through arts, crafts, music, dance, cuisine, story-telling and film. Our county fair is all about community - local and global.

Highlight Community of the Month

Mill Valley


Nestled below majestic Mt. Tamalpais, Mill Valley is reminiscent of a charming European village. Surrounded by national parks, including Muir Woods, an ancient coast redwood forest, Mill Valley's lush landscape of hills and canyons is a favorite place for visitors who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, golf and running. Two national financial magazines, MONEY and CNN/Money, recently named Mill Valley as one of the 10 top cities in America in which to live. They noted that millionaires and well-known names in the film and music industries, like Bonnie Raitt, Bob Weir and Sammy Hagar, make their homes in this quaint community.

Downtown activities center around Lytton Square, where people gather for coffee at the Book Depot Cafe or for a game of chess while conducting some serious people-watching. Fashionable boutiques and restaurants fill the downtown. The Sweetwater Music Hall, one of the top roots music clubs in the nation, is well-known for its live musical performances and famous guest musicians who occasionally drop in for an evening to improvise.

Mill Valley is host to a range of cultural activities. The Mill Valley Film Festival is an internationally recognized festival that has attracted leading filmmakers and movie aficionados for the past 28 years. The Mountain Play, produced in June in an outdoor amphitheatre, attracts thousands of theater-goers to the top of Mt. Tamalpais to watch Broadway musicals performed by talented local actors. The Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club, a state historical landmark, was designed in 1904 by internationally known architect, Bernard Maybeck. Particularly notable for its unusual roof truss system, the Arts and Crafts style building exemplifies Maybeck's creative use of natural materials.

Mill Valley, home of the Marin Mountain Bike, hosts the annual Dipsea Race, the second oldest footrace in the United States. The race takes runners over a 7.1 mile course up and over Mt. Tamalpais to one of the most beautiful California beaches on the Pacific Ocean. Whether it's for cultural events, dining, shopping or recreation, Mill Valley is a draw for both visitors and residents alike.