

Matt Davis, Steep Ravine & Dipsea Trails
Over 4th of July week I had the pleasure of stringing together 3 of the greatest trails on Mt. Tam. If you can go the distance (7+ miles) you are in for a treat with changing terrain, a variety of views including waterfalls, coastal beaches, lush greenery, sometimes rolling fog. Start at Stinson Beach just past the fire station on the Matt Davis Trail. Hike to Pan Toll Ranger Station where you pick up the Steep Ravine Trail. You will begin your descent back to Stinson on


Food Trucks
The food truck craze is EVERYWHERE including Marin County. But nepotism is going to play a big role in this week's post. My nephew, gifted and professionally educated in the culinary arts, has just launched his own gig, The Dumpling Group, and is now part of Off the Grid SF. Follow him on Facebook to see his daily locations. I'm going to line up on Thursday night for dinner outside the Jug Shop in SF. I can't decide if I want the Curried Chicken and Basil or the Roasted G