Lost in the waves this evening, hope everyone had a great Labor Day. We have had some of the warmest days of the summer, absolutely dreamy! #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggcoastal #coastalliving #pearlcottagebythesea #cottageliving
Glass Beach, Fort Bragg, California Photos by nk_aroundtheworld
Glass Beach is a beach near Fort Bragg, named from a time when it was abundant with sea glass created from years of dumping garbage into an area of coastline near the northern part of the town.
History
In 1906, Fort Bragg residents established an official water dump site behind the Union Lumber Company onto what is now known as "Site 1". Most water-fronted communities had water dump sites discarding glass, appliances, and even vehicles. Locals referred to it as "The Dumps." Fires were often lit using Molotov cocktails to reduce the size of the trash pile.
When the original dump site filled up in 1943, the site was moved to what is now known as "Site 2", the active dump site from 1943 until 1949. When this beach became full in 1949, the dump was moved north to what is now known as "Glass Beach", which remained an active dump site until 1967.
The California State Water Resources Control Board and city leaders closed this area in 1967. Various cleanup programs were undertaken through the years to correct the damage. Over the next several decades, what was biodegradable in the dump sites simply degraded and all the metal and other items were eventually removed and sold as scrap or used in art. The pounding waves broke down the glass and pottery and tumbled those pieces into the small, smooth, colored pieces that often become jewelry-quality, which cover Glass Beach and the other two glass beaches (former dump sites) in Fort Bragg. ——————————————————————— Follow nk_aroundtheworld for more! ——————————————————————— Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8
I do not know how I have not shared this photo yet! It’s got to be one of my favorites, it’s from our trip we took a couple months back. We stayed at our favorite dog friendly motel thebeachcombermotel which right out side of the motel room, past the inviting deck with the fire pits is this beach, our favorite beach. It doesn’t matter the time of year, it’s never disappointing and I’m so glad we got to go. The sunrise is always so breathtaking at the beach. . . Where is a favorite location for you to watch the sunrise?
The Great Fort Bragg Photo Collection "Best In Show" photo goes to James Mallory @malomalo59 📸who won top honors for this amazing picture of Pudding Creek. Our finalists, including @casesofcasey @our.world.my.view and @smalltowninfluencer will all have their selected photos turned into posters and postcards to be displayed and sold around town!
The collection was such a success, we want to keep this going! Tag your posts with #fortbraggphotos and we`ll keep featuring and finding creative ways to share Fort Bragg through your lens. #ILoveFortBragg
I don’t want to go home. Going home means 110°+ heat, a toxic job, and more isolation, and while I am all for some isolation, my days in the office at my toxic job were really helpful to my mental health.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mama’s in my life 🤍 Wether it’s a baby having a really tough time during a newborn session, a nervous bride right before she walks down the aisle, or a little guy who just doesn’t want his picture taken today. Mamas are always there to get you through it. I am so lucky to have so many strong women in my life (especially my mama) to teach me how to make it in this crazy world🤍🌸🌺
El límite de lo posible está en lo grande de tus sueños✈️🎶🎵 . . . . . . . Que tremendo viaje agradecido de todo lo vivido y cumplan cada sueño que se propongan solo esfuerzo y perseverancia 🙌🏻🤍 #fortbraggphotos #lasvegas #hollywood #beberlyhills #sanfrancisco #sanjose #losangeles
When you make a just in time to watch the sun set into an ocean of storms....✨️ #fortbraggphotos #PacificOcean #CaliforniaCoast #sunset #FortBraggCoastal bestseatinthehouse homeiswheretheheartis
Grateful for the beauty, in all of it`s forms, that surrounds where I currently reside. Living on this land has brought me closer to myself & helped me recognize nature in self more intimately.
Peace is my guiding star. Freedom is my mantra. Authenticity is my only move.
Always, in all the ways, marvel at how every day it’s different. And everyday it’s beautiful. This is Todd’s Point. 😉 #winkadinkmendocino #toddspoint #whattheeyessee #mendocoast #bouttobepackedwithpeopleandfireworks #besafeyaall #allways #staytuned #winkadinkonewood #😉#fortbraggphotos
Happy Homecoming Week, Timberwolves! Wishing Fort Bragg High students a fun week. Need a quick bite between all the festivities? Grab the crew and make a stop at Bear’s! 🐻🐺
A lil slice of fall beautifulness for ya all. 😉 #winkadinkmendocino #mendocoast #sunsetseason #enjoytheshow #juststraightlovely #welucky #😉#fortbraggphotos
