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Next tides for La Push
1/28/12 9:51 AM 2.3 ft
1/29/12 10:38 AM 2.39 ft
1/30/12 11:30 AM 2.46 ft
1/31/12 12:29 PM 2.44 ft
2/1/12 1:31 PM 2.26 ft
2/2/12 2:32 PM 1.92 ft
2/12/12 9:46 AM 1 ft

Next tides for Dungeness
1/28/12 1:27 PM 2.65 ft
1/29/12 2:18 PM 2.17 ft
2/10/12 11:11 AM 2.84 ft
2/11/12 12:00 PM 2.06 ft
2/12/12 12:54 PM 1.38 ft
2/13/12 1:53 PM 0.84 ft
2/14/12 2:57 PM 0.44 ft

Next tides for Cape Alava
1/28/12 10:09 AM 2.15 ft
1/29/12 10:57 AM 2.21 ft
1/30/12 11:49 AM 2.25 ft
1/31/12 12:46 PM 2.21 ft
2/1/12 1:48 PM 2.03 ft
2/2/12 2:49 PM 1.69 ft
2/12/12 10:08 AM 0.92 ft

The Kaleberg Journal - January 2012

01/23 - Some Chemistry Software

We've updated our ancient Period Table of the Elements - five downloads since 2006 - to include a simple chemical equation solver and balancer. If you know what this means, then this post is for you. If you actually might need such a thing, then this post is probably a godsend. So, assuming you are one in a billion, follow the link and take a look at the latest update from Kaleberg Labs.

This could be glowing softly on your computer screen. Click here now.

Keywords: software, science

01/23 - Right In Our Own Backyard We tend to think of Olympic National Park as being in our own backyard, but when the storms struck and the roads got messy, our backyard got a bit smaller. We decided to strap on our snowshoes and explore anyway. We headed up to Peninsula College and first took the trail down to Ennis Creek. They've fixed it up nicely, and even with all the snow it was passable, especially with the proper foot gear. Then we wandered the campus a bit. Some of our old trails are gone, but there are all those neat new buildings, and, of course, lots of snow.	The gateway to the trail
Snow covered forest	More snow and trees
Some evergreens	Ennis Creek, cold and black
One of the new buildings, with snow	Peninsula College, closed on account of snow

Keywords: port angeles, winter

01/17 - Hurricane Ridge Shortly before the recent storms, we drove up to Hurricane Ridge and did some snowshoeing. The snow was crunchy having been compacted, melted and refrozen, but it was easy enough going with our steel foot claws, our snowshoes. It was a cloudy day, so we managed to capture some of the strange color that the mountain sky gets when the air is unsettled. It was a good workout, and, now that the storms have settled, we're hoping to get back up there.	Some of the strange sky
A bit of blue sky - There were colors for every mood.	The mountains and a pale gray sky
Vancouver Island across the strait	More strange and angry sky
Hurricane Hill in the distance	The trail itself

Keywords: hurricane hill, hurricane ridge, snowshoeing

01/10 - From the Heart of the Hills The Lake Angeles Trail starts in The Heart of the Hills, that area near Lake Dawn and the park entry station on Hurricane Ridge Road. Around this time of year, it's a trail in transition. The trailhead often clear of snow, but as one ascends, the trail whitens, and how far you can go depends as much on your snow gear as your stamina.	About as far as we went, to the bridge
A fallen log	The trail with a bit of snow
Snow covered trees	The trail much lower

Keywords: lake angeles

01/05 - Dungeness Spit

No, we didn't see any snowy owls either, but there were lots of people out looking for them on the Dungeness Spit. We did take advantage of the relatively good tides, and there are better tides to come later this month. You can check out our tide pages or just look at the fine print in the left margin of our home page. We also took advantage of the good weather. It's the Northwest, so we live for sunbreaks. It was wonderfully sunny and bright for most of our walk, but it was raining by the time we returned to the parking lot. That's typical.

It was a great way to start the new hiking year, 2012.

The tide was high, but going out, which made for good walking.

The view back of the mountains

Some kelp

The ridge of the spit

Amazing light and clouds and cloud shadows and reflections

Keywords: dungeness spit, tides, weather

The Kaleberg Journal - December 2011

12/31 - Cookie Tree - Much Belated We had a really hectic December, what with Christmas, a trip to San Francisco, Christmas and even more Christmas. We couldn't have done it without a little help from our friends, particularly in the decorating of our cookie tree. This year as always, we bake the gingerbread cookies, set up the tree and break open a few bottles of champagne, and our friends, like Santa's elves, magically decorate our cookie tree. We know this is awfully late, but here are a few pictures of some of the great cookies. Yes, we did manage to hang those hard to dry cookies. That glitter icing gel looks great, but stays runny for hours, not that we let that stop us.	The cookie factory
Some cookies, in situ	Some cookies, in situ
Some cookies, in situ	Some cookies, in situ
Cookies and candles	The tree in action

Keywords: christmas

12/24 - San Francisco, Monterey and Big Sur We've just returned from an adventure in San Francisco, Monterey and Big Sur. We got to see the city at its Christmas best and explore the natural wonders of the Pacific coast where the mountains go down to the sea. We also spent some time at the Monterey Bay Aquarium which is almost our home away from home, except that the feeding time food is for the birds. For more on our trip: San Francisco Christmas in San Francisco Climb to the Coit Tower Walking Around Town The Wild Side Monterey and Big Sur Andrew Molera State Park Monterey Bay Aquarium The Monterey Headlands Pfeiffer Big Sur and Garrapatta State Park Point Lobos State Reserve	The Filbert Street steps
A San Francisco view	The Golden Gate Bridge
One of the new trails along the Pacific	Union Square at Christmas
Andrew Molera State Park	Another view from Andrew Molera
A ctenaphore at the Monterey Bay Aquarium	A sea dragon - we can watch these all day
Garrapatta State Park - Look for the Invasive Plants sign	Point Lobos State Reserve

Keywords: christmas, san francisco, trails

12/12 - It's Kind of Magical It's kind of magical up along the Lake Angeles Trail lately. The snow's not very deep, but it really adds something seasonal to the scenery.

Keywords: lake angeles

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