Feb 232012
 
Carquinez Straight Regional Shoreline: Bull Staging & Eckley Pier

Last week Thomas and I went to the Carquinez Straight Regional Shoreline: Bull Staging & Eckley Pier. View Larger MapDriving Directions We had a great time checking out the pier, the park and grass, crossing the railroad tracks and snapping some photos. I was really surprised at how well kept this park was and how empty it was except for a handful of people fishing on the pier. With great views of the Carquinez bridge and the Carquinez Straight and also to the Benicia bridge, this little area has a lot to offer. The park/grass area has a few picnic [...]

Feb 182012
 
Hidden Lakes Park, Martinez - An Outing

On Thursday, Thomas and I went to Hidden Lakes Park in Martinez. My wife and I had been there before to take walks with our dogs so we knew a little about the place, but things change when you have a child (everything changes). You begin to see places with a new perspective. For example, I took notice of the playgrounds this time. I paid attention to how much parking there was, the bathrooms, how busy it was… many  more things that would matter if we were to spend an afternoon there instead of just walking our dogs. Starting with [...]

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