Monday Dec 14 | Marin Independent Journal
Hike of the week: Dipsea Trail is like a winter wonderland
The Dipsea Trail offers an excellent winter trek through a forest and across a ridge that provides a variety of scenery and views that stretch to the ocean.
Napa Wine Train to receive $54 million of Stimulus Money
State, National, International , posted by Charducci, a resident of the Muir Beach neighborhood, 2 hours ago Sen.
Fine living: Quilts to put you in the lap of luxury
Dining by Design, co-chaired by San Rafael resident and Gensler Architecture principal, Ronette King, features the designs of Paul Vincent Wiseman, a Marin resident and principal of the Wiseman Group.
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Winter wonders: Viewing monarch butterflies
Monarch butterflies have the whole wonder-of-nature thing figured out. As if the metamorphosis stunt weren't amazing enough, monarchs pull off yet another incredible feat every year: They migrate, in some cases covering thousands of miles each fall.
Cedar Bourgeois and Sam Young traveled to the Muir Beach Race in California to test their mettle against some new competition on November 14, 2009 A Sam would run the 17K while Cedar ran the 33K.
Novato man found dead near Muir Beach
A Novato man missing since last week has been found dead on a Marin County beach.
Couples bond during tough times
Today is Mary Brabo's 99th birthday, and the Marin County native will be celebrating with her husband of almost 80 years, Tony, now 97, on the beautiful property in Homestead Valley on which she was born.
Blessed silence: Jewish meditation retreat in San Rafael will last for seven days
For seven days and six nights at the end of November, a group of Jews will sit mostly in silence, meditating in a quiet wooded neighborhood in San Rafael.
Advice for boyfriend who wants to do right thing
Life in Marin , posted by Eligible bachelor, a resident of the Muir Beach neighborhood, 4 hours ago I've been seeing this woman for about a month, four dates, we talk daily and email constantly.
More than 10,000 Marin ballots remain uncounted
Tuesday's election is over, but workers at the Marin County Registrar of Voters' office will be counting ballots through next week.
Well-known artist to demonstrate
Noted artist Thomas Soltesz will demonstrate his painting technique at the Golden Hills Art Association monthly meeting Nov.
Muir Beach residents vote on two board races
Residents of the coastal community of Muir Beach actually have two elections to consider in the crowded race to fill four open seats on the area's community services district board.
Marin beaches get top marks in summer report
Marin beaches received top marks for water quality in Heal the Bay's annual end-of-summer report released Wednesday.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The Redwood Creek Restoration at Muir Beach is beginning an initial phase of work that will restore natural function to the creek and wetland system at this well-known Marin County visitor destination.
Meal you would travel fo r: Raw fish fresh off the line of a fishing hook and a bottle of Savignon Blanc in a small boat at sunset in the middle of Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Hike of the week: A perfect loop to get some shade and huckleberries
For a shady hike on Mount Tamalpais that circles the Pantoll Ranger Station and campground, follow the TCC Trail as it winds along the mountainside through the forest.
Researchers concerned fewer birds are nesting on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
After years of seeing hundreds of double-crested cormorant nests on the Richmond-San Rafael and San Francisco Bay bridges, researchers are raising concerns about a precipitous drop in nesting activity this year.
Researchers concerned fewer birds are nesting on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
After years of seeing hundreds of double-crested cormorant nests on the Richmond-San Rafael and San Francisco Bay bridges, researchers are raising concerns about a precipitous drop in nesting activity this year.
Hike of the Week: Walk into redwoods - and controversy - in Muir Woods
The Fern Creek Trail in Muir Woods National Monument is just one of several shaded paths that weave through the ancient redwoods.
Bolinas spirituality authors say meditation is not enough, and may not even be right
Bolinas authors Diana Alstad and Joel Kramer take on some of spirituality s most sacred cows in their new book The Passionate Mind Revisited.