Calipidder

The East Bay Regional Parks District is hosting a digital photography contest from now through May 31, 2010. They are looking for photos highlighting the natural landscapes of the parks, whether it be wildlife, scenic panoramas, or people enjoying themselves via one of the many recreational opportunities the parks provide.
By submitting the the contest, photographers [...]

I wanted to keep up with my recent trend of long wildflower hikes on the weekend so I took advantage of Saturday’s perfect hiking weather to hit a classic East Bay destination: Mission Peak. Rather than take the traditional approach, I took the longer but much more pleasant route from Ed Levin County Park. From [...]

Redwood Peak is an easy little peak that’s a stone’s throw from the nearest trailhead. Not one to take the easy way, I decided to approach it from a trailhead several miles away in Chabot.
Let me back up a second - I actually started off the day with a goal to hike a segment of [...]

Growing up, I always learned that it was bad to give into peer pressure when it comes to drugs, smoking, etc. They didn’t warn me about hiking. Some friends have gotten it into their heads that they are going to complete the Bay Area Ridge Trail one way or another, and I’ve been mercilessly sucked [...]

I know it’s been quiet around here lately. I’m gearing up for a business trip to Germany and have been a bit overwhelmed with work. My work travels will be followed by a trip to my Michigan home town to hang out at the National Cherry Festival with my family (including my sister, the 2004 [...]