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Outing: Guided hike at Tolay Lake Regional Park
Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog)
Join a Regional Parks ranger on a four-hour guided hike at Tolay Lake Regional Park on Saturday, Feb. 11th, from 10 am to 2 pm Enjoy breathtaking views of the Bay Area while learning about this incredible property and its history.



Marin outdoor calendar for the week of Feb. 6, 2012
Marin Independent-Journal
Feb. 12: "From Mount Tam to the Stagecoach" plant walk with a stagecoach ride back. Meet at the Pantoll parking area. Noon to 5:15 pm CALL OF THE SEA — Bay Model Visitor Center Pier, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito; 331-3214; www.callofthesea.org.



County to cut down 1000 trees at Mount Madonna County Park
San Jose Mercury News
By Paul Rogers For generations, Mount Madonna County Park has been a favorite camping spot for Bay Area families. But for the next three months, the park, which straddles the Santa Cruz Mountains between Gilroy and Watsonville, will play host to a new ...

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Wintertime hiking in Marin a joyful experience
Marinscope Community Newspapers
11, 9 am-noon: Marin County Parks, the city of San Rafael, Marin Municipal Water District and the Marin County Bicycle Coalition are partnering with hundreds of volunteers from Bay Area churches for the fifth annual Gift of Love event.



No snowshoes needed for these hikes
HeraldNet
The trailhead for Fragrance Lake is on the right side of the road, across from the entrance to Larrabee's camping area and beach access. Fragrance Lake is a moderately strenuous hike -- 1000 feet of elevation gain -- up to a small lake.



Del Mar Times

Del Mar resident heads nonprofit helping 'unsung' caregivers
Del Mar Times
When she's not working, you'll just as likely find her walking on the beach in Del Mar or hiking the trails of nearby Torrey Pines. Van Tilburg was born in Santa Monica and grew up, along with her two sisters, in the Bay Area.



Tico Times

Hiking Costa Rica's wildest coastal trail
Tico Times
Whales, dolphins, myriad jungle flora and even yachts may be spotted on the six-hour coastal hike from Drake Bay to Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula. The 11-kilometer coastal trail from Drake Bay to Corcovado National Park is pure, ...



Corpus Christi outdoor enthusiasts turn out Tuesday to discuss proposed biking ...
Corpus Christi Caller Times
I was just blown away," said Tom Neagli, owner of Bay Area Bicycles, one of the meeting's organizers. Outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, cyclists, birders and more joined to let city officials know there is a growing body of people seeking more active things ...



2012 already looks like bad year for ticks
San Francisco Chronicle
At Half Moon Bay, Montara and in Marin, it's much the same. On the Point Reyes National Seashore, especially the Coastal Trail out of Palomarin near Bolinas, some days are like an epidemic. Yet the worst area could be the coastal hills near Pescadero.

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UPDATE: War in the Pacific to host hikes and educational events in February
Pacific Daily News
(30 minutes) Hike to Tenjo — Saturday, Feb. 18 , 9 am at Mt. Chachao/Mt. Tenjo. Meet at the Asan Bay Overlook and caravan to a hiking trail to Mt. Tenjo. Don't miss this opportunity to explore this rarely visited area with a park ranger!

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Outdoors Featured Article

Information on Spinner Fishing

02/06/12

by Jeff

Many people know just what type of lure they want to use in order to catch the elusive fish. In fact, one of the most common types of lures is called a spinner. Spinner fishing is a great way to get the fish you want. The spinner works by attracting a fish to the location by bumping into things in the water and spinning. This movement will attract your fish. But, what type of spinner fishing lure do you need? Where can you find the one that will work the best for you?

To begin, you need to know what type of fish you are going to be spinner fishing for. What specific interests in this fish are you looking for? Are you looking for a large fish? Are you looking to go spinner fishing for trout? Take this knowledge with you to the tackle shop and ask them there what they recommend as a type of spinner fishing lure will work. Or, if you have the time, you can research online what others have used and been successful with.

If you plan to take a fishing trip to a location you are not familiar with or if you plan to fish for a specific fish you have not fished before, it is wise to consult someone who does know. In some cases, you can take a spinner fishing trip with a guide in an area in which you have not been. They can teach you what type of fish are available in that area as well as what type of spinner fishing lure has worked for them in the past. This way, you will know just what type of spinner fishing lure is the right one.

Spinner fishing can be a great way to lure in the prized fish you have been waiting for. You can learn just what type of spinner fishing lure to use when you ask questions to experienced local fisherman as well as if you take the time to look up your options online. With so many choices in spinner fishing lures, you are sure to find a suitable choice for your fish.

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Ken Austin
http://trout-fishing.gdrmarketing.com


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