Tag Archives: Mendocino Area Parks Association

New First Day Hikes on January 1st, 2015

Yep, the new year is just around the corner and once again the Mendocino Area Parks Association and State Parks are offering more hiking opportunities on January 1. Here are all the details, these are really neat things to do … Continue reading

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2014 Abalone Festival and World Champion Cook-Off

Hi Everybody, The Mendocino Area Parks Association annual BIG fundraiser is happening this Saturday, October 11, 2014. The Abalone Festival and World Champion Cook-off is great fun with live entertainment, a lot of food and drinks and all sorts of … Continue reading

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Photos of a New Baby Seal Born at Mackerricher – Wow!

Hi Everybody, Our Friend David Alden took some amazing pics this past weekend of  a seal being born at MacKerricher State Park! Cadet and I are so happy we can barely stand it.     This is so neat I … Continue reading

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Progressive Dinner to Support the Ford House in Mendocino

Hi Everybody, Every year the Ford House sponsors something called a progressive dinner to help support all the good things the Ford House does and to keep it looking nice. I am not sure what a progressive dinner is but … Continue reading

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A Whale of a Good Time!

A couple of weeks ago volunteers from the Mendocino Area Parks Association and Point Cabrillo Light Keepers went on a whale watching boat – the Trek II. Here are some photos.  All photos courtesy of Valerie Marshall: OK, that is … Continue reading

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Seal Monitoring Training being offered at MacKerricher April 12, 2014

  Hi Everybody, Our friend Fred who is the head interpreter for state parks in our area sent this out and thought I would share. Cadet (see above pic) and I would love if you could attend. Seals like Cadet need all … Continue reading

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Little River Whale Festival this weekend, March 7, 8 and 9

Hi Everybody, Just a reminder that Little River will be holding their whale festival this coming weekend. A great place to find out more details is at the Mendocino Area Parks Association website; these are the same folks who run the … Continue reading

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First Day Hikes Coming Soon!

Hi Everybody, Wow, it is that time of year again when the First Day Hike events will be taking place. On January 1 of each year our friends at State Parks sponsor hikes and the Mendocino Area Parks Association helps … Continue reading

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Salmon Film Festival Coming to Fort Bragg November 8-10!

Hi Everybody, I wanted to remind everyone that the 3rd annual Salmon Film Festival will be coming to Fort Bragg from November 8-10. This event is sponsored by the Salmon Restoration Association and it is going to be fun. This year … Continue reading

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New Pics of Mommy Seals and their Babies!

Hi Everybody! This is just a short post, Dad had some pics of  mommy seals and their new babies and I wanted everyone to see them. This mom and baby are at Point Cabrillo, Dad took the pic on Sunday … Continue reading

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