Kenny Elvin, Master Falconer
Guest Blog by Bay Area Resident Susanna Kalnes
Does Heaven really exist? I’m not sure — but if it does, I’m pretty sure what I experienced last Thursday was pretty darn close. With nature all around me, 80 degree temps on my skin, panoramic bay views, and a cold beer in my hand, I kicked off my first Coyote Nights adventure feeling like, “it doesn’t get any better than this.”
Guest authored by Doug Silverstein You bet they are! Unfortunately. Inconveniently. And sadly. Coyote Point Recreation Area sits at sea level. Crystal Springs Regional Trail parallels an active reservoir. And dozens of other SMC Parks — like Huddart, Wunderlich and San Pedro Valley — dot the expanse of our mature local forests. Now 12 weeks and 6 hikes into the 2019 SMC Hike-a-Palooza, 40+ community leaders have collectively hiked 250+ miles of amazing San Mateo County Park trails. We’re lucky to have these 22 wonderful open spaces that cross 16,000 acres, and the dozens of County Parks staff members committed to excellent stewardship. But will these parks be here for us in our lifetime – 10, 20 or 50 years? How about for our kids and their kids? Hopefully.