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
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
📷Have you entered the Great Fort Bragg Photo Contest yet? It`s easy! Take pics in Fort Bragg and post to your instagram with #fortbraggphotos and then one of the following hashtags depending on the subject matter. #fortbraggpet 🐕 #fortbraggfood 🍔 #fortbraggcoastal 🌊 #fortbraggforest 🌲 and #fortbraggdowntown 🏣 **Last day to post is September 30! We have great prizes! Including $1,000 cash for first prize and $250 for second prize! Plus tickets for the Skunk Train, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, and North Coast Brewing Company!! For full details and contest rules, visit: https://visitfortbraggca.com/the-great-fort-bragg-photo-contest/
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. 🌸
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
Wayfarer A great little boat with a long history and many stories to tell, dismantled a few years ago. #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggcoastal #patlovestowalk
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
Pudding Creek Bridge Even on a foggy day, the geometric patterns of Pudding Creek Bridge are quite remarkable. #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggcoastal #patlovestowalk
For the Love of Crab A well used red fishing float waits patiently in its trap for crab season. I can hardly wait! #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggcoastal #patlovestowalk
I made some very special pieces specifically for this event! See me today and Sunday from 11-5 Space 8 next to my dear friend tinybluestudio mendocinocoastbotanicalgardens #mendocino #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggbotanicalgardens #hwy1 #coasthwy #botanicalgardens #events #localart #localartist #livemusic #wine #winetasting
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
We had a great time whale watching with anchorcharterboats on the Kraken during whale fest! . . . . . #fortbraggphotos #whalewatching #whaletail #fortbragg #whalefest #ocean
Here’s to those Sunday mornings with views. Im currently workin but I can pretend 🍻. . . . #sundayvibes #gonnabeagoodday #picturesofpictures #northcoast #visitfortbraggca #fortbraggphotos
It is almost time for Art in the Gardens at the mendocinocoastbotanicalgardens!!!
The 30th anniversary of this classic summer festival takes place on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6 from 11am to 5pm. Join us in a celebration of creative expression, gorgeous gardens, music, food, and drink. Mingle with more than 50 artists and enjoy live music, entertainment, and dramatic summertime blooms. Food, craft brews, and wine will be available for purchase. Get your Wine Tasting ticket to sample an array of wines from around Mendocino County and take home a commemorative glass.
Visit www.gardenbythesea.org for more info and tickets!
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?
