Whither the Weather

Whither the Weather
            In my mind, a day off for a holiday means the opportunity to try a new trail somewhere.
            I decided to put off cooking a huge holiday meal until Christmas when our whole family will be together. That freed up Thanksgiving Day for a longer hike.
            Hopes for a hike and photo shoot across the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin faded as Thanksgiving morning became quite chilly and windy, not ideal for exploring a new trail on Mt. Tam.
            I remembered one our older son’s favorite old hikes in San Francisco that I hadn’t done a web post for. We put on warm jackets and enjoyed walking and taking photos there despite the biting wind.
            The image of hiking in Marin was still stuck in my head. The chilly weather also made me think of warmer days, and favorite walks along the coastline. 
            This week’s Hike Notes from the archives, Owl Trail, leads readers along a stunning stretch of the Marin coast from the Muir Beach Overlook that offers gorgeous views, whether on a warm summer day or on a chilly winter afternoon.
            Do you have a favorite place to think about when the weather doesn’t match your plans? Keep putting one foot forward!
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This week’s hike from the archives:
Hike Notes 89: Owl Trail