by burtkauf | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
If Sunol Regional Park is the Queen of the East Bay Park system the Morgan Territory is the ‘KING’ of the parks, as we enter the Volvon Trail. Two ways to get to Morgan ( not to be confused with Morgan Hill)…Take hwy 580 to No. LIVERMORE EXIT and go...
by burtkauf | Jun 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
by burtkauf | Jun 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
HERITAGE EATS – Upscale Fast Food in Napa, perfect for taking out for a nice picnic / walk During these Covid-19 lockdown days things are beginning to ease up, especially in places like Napa. Here’s a great way to spend a few hours or more… Napa is...
by burtkauf | May 7, 2020 | Contra Costa, Uncategorized
click for funnies not only on mothers dayhttps://buff.ly/3bpTdIt #mothersdayfunnies So obscure it’s not even on the Briones Park Map but well worth visiting. Eastbay Mud trail permit required but there are so few people and not even a sign-in sheet nobody would...
by burtkauf | May 7, 2020 | Alameda Country Fair, Uncategorized
Scenes you might find along side roads in beautiful Briones Park, largest of biggest park system in U.S.(East Bay Parks), Bay Area Backroads only the trail sign remains, no trail washed out trail scene Beef and pears close couple goats r us Reduce your electricity...
by burtkauf | Apr 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS -15 Helpful Healthy Hacks Mount Diablo Beacon to Shine on Sundays The iconic light will make a weekly appearance during shelter-in-place. BY PETER CROOKS – DIABLO MAGAZINE STEPHEN JOSEPH We might not be able to see the light at the end of...
by burtkauf | Feb 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Get Your FREE Dr. Oz’ CBD Oil and 15 Covid Helpful Hacks Every year about this time we think of the old Napa Mustard Festival, which radio broadcaster Gene Burns made popular (along with Napa, of course, where it couldn’t happen without). Even if you dont...
by burtkauf | Aug 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
‘The Lot’ at Bishop Ranch, San Ramon, CA August 2019 Woman orders her food at a kiosk Woman orders her food at a kiosk Sun-less, drab eating area surrounded by drab, factory-like walls and soul-less structures Diners are encouraged to ‘Eat...
by burtkauf | Apr 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Quick capsule tour of our enlightening 6 hour visit to Lodi, CA and environs. The amazing thing is that the nostalgic ‘palaces’ you are about to see are ALL ORIGINALS and still operational (with one or two exceptions- Pollardville for one). In our visit we...
by burtkauf | Apr 9, 2019 | Architecture, Buildings, Uncategorized
Huell Howswer continues to delight California Backroads Fans from past travels rediscovered by his fans, like this one, The Flintstone Home Huell Howser on Instagram: “Stay strong Mrs. Fang!! Hopefully the city of Hillsborough doesn’t make this amazing lady change a...