Notes from the coast
The Journal
What we notice on this coast: the season turning, the tide dropping, the fire getting right. Written down as we go.
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Candy Caps: The Mushroom That Smells Like Maple Syrup
A small orange mushroom on the Mendocino Coast smells unmistakably of maple syrup when it dries. Here is the science, the season, and how…
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The Lost Art of Tent Camping
Canvas, poles and a bit of patience. Why the old way of camping still teaches you more than any piece of gear can.
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Reading the Mendocino Coast Through the Seasons
What this coast does month by month, from the winter mushroom flush to the spring whales, and when it rewards paying attention.