by burtkauf | Dec 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
We lost The great Rod Dibble exactly 3 years ago and now, with the ongoing pandemic, we are in danger of losing the legendary palace where Rod played- the Alley. While all the other great piano bars of Oakland and environs are long gone, the Alley has somehow survived...
by burtkauf | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Bay Area Outdoorsman’s Special Read Exciting New True Stories ‘Excite, Instruct and Entertain’ in Relatable Bay Area Backroads Experiences New e-book will awaken the adventurous spirit with...
by burtkauf | Aug 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Any fans of Muir Woods , outside of San Francisco, would love this less traveled spot, Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in Aptos, CA, just south of Santa Cruz. It’s uncrowded and one can drive miles into this expansive park without paying a fee. The Park is...
by burtkauf | Jul 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Slideshow overview of Hidden Napa You’d think that Napa would be another Carmel by now, what with its world reknown wineries and reputation. Yet, only a few hundred feet off the famed Silverado Trail or Hwy 29 much of Napa is just the opposite of the oppulence...
by burtkauf | Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it’s important to see the dark sides of places, too, or, perhaps positive sides for some. We go back to my former hometown where things seem to have changed a bit more than I remember it Oakland CA Today, warts and all Welcome to Oakland 2020 kentucky...
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...
