Post by: RyRy on May 23, 2022, 11:21:47 AM
This will be a trip to visit K3NAH
I will be down in Santa Barbra on Tuesday the 11th and staying a few days there.
Then we will be driving up highway 1 to see a place called Hearst Castle https://hearstcastle.org/
After that we will continue up the road towards Scotts Valley where we will either stay with Kenah or find lodging. I might want a hot tub ;D
After the walk we will work our way up to San Jose to drop off the car and catch a plane home.
Post by: kenah64 on May 24, 2022, 09:05:47 AM
Post by: KJ7GKS on July 15, 2022, 07:09:13 PM
Cowell Highlights Loop
Trailhead: visitor center; 5.9 miles, elevation change 420 feet.
Like Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, this hike has everything: redwoods, views, and water. From the visitor center, head up through the redwoods along Pipeline Road to the Eagle Creek Trail. Near the campground, turn right on the Pine Trail. In less than a mile you’ll reach the Observation Deck at 805 feet, the highest point in the park. From there head down the Ridge Fire Road to great views of downtown Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay from the Overlook Bench on Pipeline Road. As you loop back, you can swing by Cathedral Redwoods (on the Big Rock Hole Trail) and Cable Car Beach (on the River Trail). On a warm day, that’s a good place to finish with an afternoon swim.
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Post by: RyRy on October 18, 2022, 06:15:21 PM
Was super happy I could fit the BuddiPole and Elk's log periotic in the checked bag with enough room for clothes
The carry-on held the 705, 3 HT's, 6ah battery and other things
My first time on a flight
We made it to Santa Barbara
Laura and the team members that came down. I caught Robin off guard
I tried to get Laura to jump in the chair but she was wearing nice clothes
They put light up cubes in our drinks. So I kept them.
Post by: RyRy on October 18, 2022, 06:16:58 PM
I signed just the tip ;)
If you're cold it's cold, So bring it in ( it was setup for 10 meters and didn't want to hassle to re-set it up. )
The famous Elk's Log Periodic ( I need to contact the owner to see how far away from the tripod I should have it. In this config the SWR was flat everywhere I took it.
Post by: RyRy on October 18, 2022, 06:18:11 PM
What a cool place, too bad we can't stay there.
I have a bunch more pics, but didn't want to bore anyone
Post by: RyRy on October 18, 2022, 06:22:12 PM
We make it to Scotts Valley and found K3NAH
The director for the start, but not the start for the loop
This Tree was massive
it's so weird how things can grow in the wild
The trail head
I don't know why it skewed Laura like that, but I find it funny.
I didn't go inside but the center of the tree was gone allowing people to stand up inside.
Laura loves hugs
Playing radio from the Overlook Bench
Early diner after the walk
Post by: RyRy on October 18, 2022, 06:24:04 PM
this was some cool art work
at the end of the wharf
Sprinkles are for winners and people not full. I almost did it anyways but I really am trying to limit the junk food.
trying to get a pic of us and the boardwalk
bags of poo. didn't buy any, maybe next time.
got a pic of us and the boardwalk
Live from K3NAH's drive way chasing a POTA station on 20 meters
The flight home
Post by: RyRy on October 18, 2022, 06:26:24 PM
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and we can't forget about the Sea Lions
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