Today, the Husband and I went sight-seeing off of Fairview Road. It was a great day for meandering between Spring Grove and Rosa Morada Roads. The birds certainly agreed.
Hollister, California is a real town that has been around since the 1870s. Unlike the fictional town created by a corporate clothing company, Hollister is no where near a beach. The town is about 45 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Seagulls occasionally make their way over the mountains. Hopefully, they are able to find their way back.
Showing posts with label San Benito County. Show all posts
Showing posts with label San Benito County. Show all posts
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Seeing the Sights off Fairview Road
Today, the Husband and I went sight-seeing off of Fairview Road. It was a great day for meandering between Spring Grove and Rosa Morada Roads. The birds certainly agreed.
Labels:
country roads,
local back road,
San Benito County
Saturday, October 21, 2017
30 Days of B&W Photos
Swanson's Ridge, behind the San Benito County Historical Park and Bolado Park in Tres Pinos |
Hey 'ya! Hi 'ya! How 'ya?
Just wanted to let you know that I've given myself a 30-day challenge of posting new black and white photos of San Benito County, in general, and of Hollister, in particular. Not here on the blog though, but at the Take 25 to Hollister Facebook page, which you'll find here.
I invite you to come check out the photos. Today is Day 2.
See 'ya!
Update: Here's the Facebook link to the 30 Days of B & W Photos. Enjoy!
Labels:
environment,
Looking Up,
mountains,
San Benito County,
Tres Pinos,
vista linda
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Glancing Back on Hwy 156
The Gabilan Range looks good in the car's side mirror, too, as the Husband and I drive west on Highway 156, towards Highway 101.
Enjoy the sunny, but slightly chilly, days. The weather guys forecast clear skies for at least a week.
Friday, January 27, 2017
I Spy . . . Flowing Water
San Benito River by Southside Road |
I spy with my little eye water in the San Benito River and in the Tres Pinos Creek. Thank you, rain!
Both the river and the creek are several miles south of downtown Hollister, far from the flooding that happened to the north of Hollister in San Benito County. Hopefully the levee in Pacheco Creek, which overflowed twice, will be fixed before the next downpour.
Tres Pinos Creek |
Labels:
creeks/rivers,
environment,
Hollister,
San Benito County,
Tres Pinos,
vista linda
Friday, October 21, 2016
I Spy . . . New Hiking Trails!
I spy with my little eye a new place in Hollister with trails for hiking, horses, and bicycles. Whooo-hooo!
The place is called Mudstone Ranch, which is part of the Hollister Hills State Vehicle Recreation Area. Not to worry. This section of the park is dedicated to non motorized activities, meaning you won't come across any dirt bikes, ATVs, or other motorized vehicles.
Having opened this summer, Mudstone Ranch is located on Cienega Road, a couple miles north of the main entrance to the Hollister Hills SVRA. If you're traveling from the north on Cienega Road, you'll find Mudstone Ranch soon after seeing the Hollister Hills Barn.
Happy trails to you.
Labels:
Gabilan Mountains,
hiking,
Hollister,
parks,
San Benito County,
walks
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Soaring Above Hollister
Last Friday, the Husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary by soaring high above our fair city. Yup. Through Groupon.com, we purchased discounted tickets for scenic sailplane rides with the Bay Area Glider Rides/Hollister Soaring Center, located at the Hollister Airport. The local outfit has been offering scenic rides, soaring lessons, and glider towing services at the airport since 1993. About four or five years ago, it was purchased by Bill and Sharon, who are originally from Vermont.
Bay Area Glider Rides is the only operation in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas to offer glider rides to the public. Depending on the ride, you soar over 4,500 to 6,000 feet. Two of the scenic rides fly around San Benito County, while the third soars above Monterey Bay.
The sailplanes can accommodate two passengers, but the Husband and I purchased individual rides. The weight limit is 328 pounds for passengers, which uhm the Husband and I exceed. That was fine, more room in the back to sit.
For the Husband's trip, the sailplane was towed to the west, where Pilot Bill and the Husband glided above Fremont's Peak. I was interested in seeing what it looked like above the Diablo range, so that's where Pilot Bill took me.
Here's how ditsy I can be: I thought that the Central Valley starts immediately behind the Diablo Mountains. So, I was very surprised to see a narrow valley beneath the eastern side of Santa Ana Mountain, and that there were a couple other ridges beyond that valley.
Pilot Bill and Jake, one of the Bay Area Glider Ride employees, said it was a clear day for soaring. One of the best days in a long while. From the sailplane, Pilot Bill and I saw the San Luis Reservoir. I thought I could see the Sierras.
Another thing I didn't realize is how near we really are to the ocean. The Husband says that Hollister is about 23 miles from Monterey Bay as the crow flies. Caw, caw.
Would I soar again?
Is Hollister the county seat of San Benito County?
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
What's Happening: Free Entry Days to the Pinnacles
Tomorrow, August 25, 2016, is the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. Happy Anniversary, NPS!
To celebrate its centennial, NPS is offering free admission to its parks for four days, from August 25 to August 28. That includes our own Pinnacles National Park. Whooo-hooo! Enjoy!
Friday, August 19, 2016
I Spy . . . A Lot of Fun to be Had.
I spy with my little eye so many possibilities of things to do in San Benito County.
Just today, the Husband and I headed over to San Benito Bene in Hollister to purchase our tickets for the Gourmet Roasted Chicken Dinner Take-Out Fundraiser on August 23, 2016, for the San Benito Olive Festival. Yummmm. We also bought our tickets for the Downtown Beer & Bacon Crawl on September 17, 2016. I saw on the tickets that the LTD Sedan & Limo Service is offering free rides that day. Trés cool!
What else? Well, how about. . .
- hiking the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
- wandering around the Pinnacles National Park
- exploring the various San Benito County wineries
- discovering the history of San Juan Bautista
- entering flower arrangements, crafts, baked goods, photos, and a whole bunch of other things at the San Benito County Fair
- hanging out at the Hollister Farmers Market
- playing golf at the Pinnacle Hills Golf Course, Ridgemark Golf & Country Club, or San Juan Oaks
- jumping out of a plane with Skydive Hollister above Tres Pinos
- driving the back roads and stopping here and there to take photos of the gorgeous scenery
Friday, August 5, 2016
I Spy . . . A Little Old Cute Airplane
I spy with my little eye a classic single-engine airplane proudly on display at the Frazier Lake Airport in Hollister. Actually, I saw several sweet antique aircraft last month there.
Frazier Lake Airpark is a small, private airport several miles to the north of Downtown Hollister. It's located on Frazier Lake Road, off Shore Road.
On the first Saturday of the month (which is tomorrow, August 6, 2016), the airport has an exhibit of antique aircraft, such as the Cessna 180, Stearman, and Stinson, on its grounds. The display is free and open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For for information about Frazier Lake Airpark, check out its website.
Friday, July 15, 2016
I Spy . . . a Sandwich Sign
I spy with the my little eye a billboard advertising sandwiches far beneath the near distant Santa Ana Peak.
I took this photo earlier this week from San Felipe Road as the Husband and I were slowing down for the stoplight at Highway 156. A few days later, we went searching for the sign because I was curious: Who is selling the sandwiches?
We couldn't find the sign. Hmmmm.
Labels:
Diablo Range,
Hwy 156,
quirky stuff,
San Benito County,
signs
Friday, May 20, 2016
I Spy . . . a Barn
I spy with my little eye an oldtime barn on the north side of Airline Highway (aka Highway 25), across from the Ridgemark Golf & Country Club.
Labels:
along Hwy 25,
barns,
Diablo Range,
Friday's sighting,
Hollister,
San Benito County
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Good Morning from John Smith Road
No fog. That's a grand way to start a Saturday. Have a wonderful day!
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Enterprise Road
You're looking east on Enterprise Road, near the intersection with Southside Road. The mountain in the distance is Santa Ana Peak.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Rock!
The things that catch your eye when you're driving a windy road. For instance, up on Lone Tree Road the other day, I saw this huge rock on a hillside. It was quite handsome standing near the top in the late afternoon sunlight.
I wonder how the huge rock got there and if it used to sit among boulder mates. From what I could see, the big guy is surrounded by smaller rocks, which reminded me of a sheepdog tending its flock.
Friday, December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas!
Cheers, One and All!
~Su-sieee! Mac
Labels:
365(2015),
along Hwy 25,
Hollister,
San Benito County,
vista linda
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Wandering the Backroads
Here's another view from Hospital Road, off Southside Road. This time, I'm looking northwesterly.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
The Last of Autumn
This gorgeous old tree is slowly loosing its leaves. Just think, by spring it'll be wearing new sprouts. Amazing.
Labels:
365(2015),
country roads,
environment,
San Benito County,
trees,
vista linda
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
The West View from Hospital Road
Not until I looked at this photo, did I notice that water is flowing in the San Benito River. Look at the bottom left hand corner of the picture. Sweet!
Labels:
365(2015),
Gabilan Mountains,
Hollister,
San Benito County,
vista linda
Monday, December 21, 2015
Beauty
If I could add a definition to the word beauty in the dictionary, this is what I would put:
beau-ty n. San Benito County
Labels:
365(2015),
local back road,
San Benito County,
vista linda
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Santa Ana Mountain in the Mist
Recognize Santa Ana Mountain? It looks nearby in the photo but it's truly far off in the distance. I took this photo from Thomas Road, off of Southside Road.
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