

Top of the World
I often take for granted, the daily hikes I take and the vistas with which I am rewarded. So, while climbing to the top of Mt. Baldy feels almost "ordinary" to me, I am frequently reminded by others that this is an unknown destination for most. There are so many ways to get up to baldy, but one of my favorite ways up is to park at Deer Park and head straight up from the picnic table directly in front of you when you park your car. Once you hit the fire road, just keep foll


SAN ANSELMO ART & WINE FESTIVAL
This year marks the 33rd annual free festival in downtown San Anselmo, providing great entertainment, arts and crafts, terrific food and family-friendly activities. The line up includes 200 artists, gourmet food booths, live entertainment, and a large family area. The festival will also feature a Wine and Craft Beer Tasting Pavilion and a Pet Fashion Show! For more info including live entertainment calendar check out their website. The festival will run both Saturday and Su


Pt. Reyes Hostel
Looking for an inexpensive girls' or guys' weekend away? Rent out the 8-10 person dorm style rooms at this incredibly scenic location. Rates start at $29/person/night. This is a great launch pad for cycling, kayaking, hiking, walking distance to Limentour Beach. Get a permit for a bon fire at the Beach for night time festivities. Forage for local fare in bountiful West Marin and cook a feast in the well equipped community kitchen. For more info or reservations CLICK HERE


Free Mosquito/Yellow Jacket Abatement
Are your summer BBQ's being spoiled by mosquito bites or aggressive yellow jackets? As a Marin/Sonoma County property owner you pay a nominal fee annually via your property taxes to control mosquitos and ground nesting yellow jackets on your property. The experts are claiming the extreme draught, followed by flooding then warmer weather has produced an early emergence and high abundance of mosquitos this year. Contact vector control for a free consultation and service. FREE