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Mark Hancock wrote, “My grandson Ollie and I stopped at the Vista Trail at the top of the Jenner Grade to give my dog Tasi her walk.  As we completed the loop we were thrilled to see a baby King Snake on the path.  I used to catch them regularly as a kid in Corte Madera, but hadn't seen one for decades up here on the coast.”

I sent Mark’s photo to herpetologist Gary Nafis. He wrote, “Yes, it's a Cal King. They don't seem to be as common on the north coast as they are elsewhere.”California King Snakes are non venomous.

Thanks to Mark for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

After the rain of Sunday night into Monday - we received 0.37 inches at Rick's and my place, 61.93 season to date - sunshine and wind have ruled the day. Spring winds bring upwelling in the Pacific Ocean, igniting the entire food chain in the ocean.

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Meyers Grade is an alternate route to Highway One found at the top of Jenner Grade. It adds a scant five or so minutes to any journey north. It's very lovely and has beautiful views as you can see from Robert's photo.

Rick and I will take this route as a change of pace, particularly if the coast is socked in with fog. This road changes name several times. When you reach Timber Cove Rd. turn left and return to Highway One. This was nicknamed the Million Dollar Bypass some years ago when Highway One was closed by a slide. It does bypass some of the scarier parts of the highway and we have friends who routinely take it when they visit us.

Thanks to Robert for allowing me to share his photo with you here.