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...
by burtkauf | Sep 25, 2017 | Burlingame, trail, Trails
BURLINGAME BAY SHORELINE TRAIL Part of the Bay Area ‘BAY TRAIL’ network of hundreds of miles that is nearling completion. Parts, such as this, are already available for use
by burtkauf | Sep 21, 2017 | Birds, lake, Lake Merritt, Oakland
Touring the ‘New’ Lake Merritt, Oakland ...
by burtkauf | Aug 11, 2017 | Antioch, Delta
Antioch Delta – El Campanil etc – Google Photos Antioch Delta – El Campanil etc – Google Photos Nostalgic Tour of Old Antioch Riverfront, Surviving Idyllic Delta Oasis Credit Antioch, one of the older Delta downs of Contra Costa County,...
by burtkauf | Jul 4, 2017 | Albany, Berkeley, Bike Trails, Eastbay, El Cerrito
OHLONE GREENWAY is an oasis in the middle of industry stretching from West Berkeley to Richmond. Roughly following the BART line, you can pick it up most anywhere. Check it out for an enjoyable July 4 experience – or anytime – walk, jog or bike! End of...
by burtkauf | Jul 4, 2017 | Artichoke Festival, Monterey
CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKE FESTIVAL ONE OF THE EARLIEST, FEATURED MARILYN MONROE AS ‘ARTICHOKE QUEEN’ FIRST YEAR, 1948 Giant artichoke greets you as you come into town. Get your fried artichoke arts or just about anything else artichoke. Still one of the...
by burtkauf | Jun 17, 2017 | Bal Theater, Platters
BAY AREA BACKROADS presents. Original Platters Live On Through Their Descendents, Perform at Historic Bal Theater, San Leandro The Original PLATTERS at Historic BAL THEATER, San Leandro, CA – The Platters (below) were the perfect group to bring in to this...
by burtkauf | Jun 15, 2017 | Bay Area, Bay Area Backroads
DEER FAMILY ENJOYING OUR SUPPOSED DEER-PROOF PLANTS AND BUSHES, but that’s ok… more than happy to share. *Deer add to the pleasure of living here in a wildlife friendly area… along with wide variety of birds, squirrels, and other furry friends ...
