Check out the Thank You note we recently received from a happy customer below: 

A HUGE THANK YOU to Michael Harper for an adventure none of us will ever, ever forget!! 

Michael arranged for perfect weather, wildlife sightings and an other-worldly light show which had to be seen to be believed!  Gliding close to the craggy shoreline we saw harbor seals, cormorants, great blue and black crowned night heron, osprey, pelicans, egrets, elk, starfish and jellyfish.  After a leisurely meal on a quiet, remote beach, we pushed off into inky black waters that began to glow and flash as the sky darkened.  The night grew darker, and the water around us shimmered and sparkled with trillions of tiny, twinkling stars.  Any disturbance of the water triggered a mesmerizing bio-luminescent display.  Sounds of awe and delighted giggles were infectious.  Low, repetitive murmurs of "ohhh" and "wowwww . . ." could be heard from every kayak. 

Thanks Michael - I didn't even know that was on my bucket list!
John 

Director, Four Winds Ropes Course

Michael Harper, PRO guide for many years

If that doesn't convince you that an evening paddling on Tomales Bay should be your bucket list, we don't know what will. Check out our online calendar to view dates and call the office to check availability for trips-415-663-8192.

Hope to see you out there!

Points in Bloom

Springtime is many a hopeful humans' favorite time of year. And why not? It's getting warmer, the sun is in the sky for longer and longer each day and mysteriously delicious aromas begin to fill the air.

Here in Point Reyes the misty ocean air falls dutifully onto plants and trees that held strong through a windy and rainy winter and begin softening their edges, stand tall, and open their petals to the sky. This Douglas Iris offers a brilliant example.

This makes for many a pleasantries for hikers, bikers, kayakers, crawlers, prancers, soarers, and other passersby. It can't be confirmed that migrating whales can see the golden poppies waving to them from the hillside, but many giant sea creature eyes have been spotted sneaking a peak from awfully close to the shore. And really, who can blame them.

We highlight a few more of the currently blooming varieties of herbs and flowers below and suggest that the migrating whales take note... and perhaps meet us out at the point to ooo and ahh together.

Checkerbloom is a perennial herb.

Checkerblooms with a view.

Douglas Iris thriving in the sunshine.

 Mustard along the Kehoe Beach Trail.

Pussy ears!

Indian Paintbrush soaking in the recent rains.

 California Poppies and Lupine blooming in harmony.

Enjoy the springtime sunshine everyone. 

If you want an expert guide to take you along the best trails, call Point Reyes Outdoors.