Posts tagged Adventure
Bohemia Mountain Revisited

Few places in our part of the state conjure more mystery than the Bohemia Mining District Southeast of Cottage Grove. This area has a colorful history dating back to the discovery of gold in the 1860s, and the handful of long bearded miners who are still working active claims. As a teenage search and rescue volunteer I spent part of a summer in the district digging for a cold case murder victim in a collapsed mine. But that is a story for another time.

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San Francisco's hidden Treasure... Island

For most people, Treasure Island is just the halfway point on the Bay Bridge, a blip on an annoying commute. In reality, the Island is a calm oasis in the middle of California's second largest urban center. It is also home to a great deal of history, 2,300 residents, and arguably one of the best view of the San Francisco skyline. On top of all of that, entry is free and parking is plentiful!

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Obsidian Trail

This is an almost magical journey, capped off with dreamy meadows, dramatic rock formations, and surreal amounts of glass like obsidian (you wont believe how aptly named the trail is). However, reaching this beauty comes with some hurdles: limited access permits are required for day hiking and overnight use, additionally, while the terrain is not too difficult at any one point, 12 miles of distance and 1,800 feet of elevation gain do have a way of waring down less conditioned adventures. That said, if you are up for the effort, and have a permit, you are in for a real treat!

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