The year is looking good!
My paddling club traveled to Wrights Beach just north of Bodega Bay. We paddled the Russian River and then the Estero Americano. This is one of my favorite trips. It combines the beach with the great Russian River, perfect hiking trails, campfires and good friends! All in one location.
Wrights Beach is a favorite camp spot. It sits right on the beach! We enjoyed several campfires but our sunsets this trip were clouded or fogged over most of the time.
A group of us hiked the Kortum trail. This is a bluff trail that follows the beach all the way to Goat Rock, from the campground. The flowers were amazing. The hike required some up and downs through some gulley's and across a couple of bridges. Perfect!
I love the Russian. It is a peaceful gentle flowing river with so much green everywhere you look.
The Estero is not going to make my top 10. The water is murky and there is not much to see. Although I do understand it is nicer in a high water year. I did like the Whale Tale rock where we beached to eat lunch. The launch here is also tricky, so again not my fave.
Have I mentioned how much I love my van! It was brisk with a cold wind some of the time. It even rained over night. But I was snug as a you know what.
The Whales Tail
