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...
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...
Harvest Mendocino festivities kick off tomorrow with music by yours truly at the Beachcomber Motel from 4pm-6pm! There will be ocean views, and Johnny, and wine, and Johnny! See you there :) 🌊🍂🍁🍷#beachcomber #beachcombermotel #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggca #mendocino #harvestmendo #harvestmendocino...
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are 47 acres of colorful beauty. With a rainbow assortment of different flowers, lush green forests, and a commanding ocean view, this northern coast botanical garden should definitely be on your list of places to see when you’re in Mendocino. 💐
Founded in 1961, the garden is one of the largest ones in California and hosts a variety of flora from around the world. Different blooms occur at different months of the year, ensuring that you’ll get to see flowers whenever you go. The bird watching is fantastic, and you’re surrounded by several scenic trails that take you into dense woodlands and bushes. Check the weather before you go—it’s often foggy on the northern coast, but that can make for a serene visit to the gardens. It’s a wonderful place to spend an hour or two admiring the beauty of life. 🌸
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...
Can you believe that this "nest" is actually a mushroom!? Well, it sure is! Let’s learn something: 👏
This species is aptly named "Bird`s Nest Fungus" and it`s quite a fascinating mushroom. Each of those "eggs" (scientifically known as "peridioles") is actually a capsule full of spores. When it rains, droplets splash into the "nest" and disturb the peridioles, ideally splashing them into the air. The peridioles of many species of bird nest fungi have a string attached to the end of them. When a peridiole is flung airborne, the string trails behind it and then sticks or coils itself around anything nearby that it comes in contact with. In this way, the spores have a more auspicious chance of being dispersed. ✨💨
This mushroom doesn`t look terribly small, does it? Well, it`s actually quite little - on average a "nest" is typically measured at approximately 5-7mm in diameter! When I first spotted this fungus several years ago, I was shocked. Based on photos I`d seen, I had assumed they were much larger! 🍄📏
We are in the home stretch toward fifteen. January always feels like a month of deep reflection on the life of this sweet soul that I get to nurture and prepare for the world. The bittersweet notion that i return to time and time again, is that our days together are really quite brief. As he embarks on fifteen and we peruse the course catalog for his sophomore year of high school, as we talk about college and beyond, I know that the empty nest is looming and so are his grand adventures. My heart is permanently oscillating between the melancholy arrangement of absolute joy and deep sorrow. To have been given this gift of a son, to have spent years cultivating his roots, and to have witnessed the emergence of these wings that will help him embark on his many journeys, that is what makes my heart sing. The road ahead may be uncertain, and surely nothing is promised, but watching this boy head down his own path will be my greatest joy. 💚✨...
✨You - you alone will have the stars as no one else has them...In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night...You - only you - will have stars that can laugh.✨
It`s not every day that you`ll spot this many bowling balls on a beach! Or even any, at all. Schooner Gulch Beach (Bowling Ball Beach) is one of the most unique spots on the entire Mendocino Coast. *Make sure you check the tides before visiting as these are only viewable at low tide.
From Visit Mendocino County: The “balls” are actually concretions, which are far more resilient than the mudstone that once surrounded them. Over millions of years, this has eroded away under the constant onslaught of the Pacific Ocean, forming the cliffs that line the shore behind the beach and leaving the tougher “bowling balls” behind.
There are many beautiful beaches in California it’s true. And when you time it right, every single one will give you some pretty amazing views 😍. . . This beach is by far my favorite one we have near us! If you time it right, sunset is simply fantastic. The light hit the bridge just right and the beams shine through it. Just past this bridge is a wide open space of smooth deep sandy beach and a stunning view of the ocean 🌊. . . I’ve been bringing Maple here to this spot since she was itty bitty and I cannot wait for one of my favorite seasons that will be coming up so that we can get the next one! #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggbeaches #wccorgis...
Bring me all of your dreams, You dreamers, Bring me all of your Heart melodies That I may wrap them In a blue cloud-cloth Away from the too-rough fingers Of the world.
votevotevotevotevotevoteVOTE ✌🏼 it’s a right that’s been fought for + it’s YOURS. You have a voice, and in this country you have a right to u s e i t. Did you vote today?? 📸: john_lilly13...
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?...
Seemingly endless colorful cliffsides on the Mendocino Coast. If you`re lucky enough to visit, it`ll be one of the most beautiful places you`ll step foot on.
My 2021 Friendly Fungus Photography mushroom calendars are almost ready! Included in this post are the photos that will be featured in the 2021 calendar. 📸
I will be producing a smaller number of calendars this year. If you are interested in purchasing a calendar, please comment or send me a message right away so I can make sure to have a calendar available for you. I will be placing my order at the end of THIS WEEK so please let me know as soon as possible! 📆
📬 I will be shipping our calendars on TWO DATES ONLY as I wish to limit my visits to the post office for safety purposes. Those two shipping dates will be Wednesday, December 9th and Wednesday, December 16th. The cut-off date for orders will be Monday, December 14th (or as supplies last). Calendars can be mailed directly to you, or to your family and friends along with a personalized holiday card. New this year: I will gift wrap your calendars for an extra $2 per calendar! 🎁
📝 Here are the specifications: • 16” x 10.5” hanging wall calendar • Coil-bound • 12 months • Professionally printed on high-quality glossy photo paper • One gorgeous California mushroom photo each month • Mushroom identification and information on back cover • Created with love 💕
Calendars are $27.50 including shipping to be paid through PayPal. Every order will receive a FREE bookmark. 🤗
Support my small business and shop from the safety and comfort of your home this holiday season! My beautiful, high-quality calendars make unique and practical gifts for people of all ages. ✨
Please let me know if you gave any questions. Thank you for considering artwork by me, Anna, “The Friendly Fungus”! Your curiosity and enthusiasm fuels my passion for sharing photos of beautiful mushrooms. ❤️🍄...
Today is World Photography Day! I’ve been missing Fort Bragg lately, so I thought I would post some of my favorite photos that I’ve taken over the years. #fortbraggca #landscape #ocean #sacramentophotographer #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggcoastal...
