Super production years are called "mast" years and scientists are unsure what causes them Little Llagas Creek passes through the South Valley. By Mike Monroe Mike Monroe All of nature's seasons are amazing [...]
In the deer family, elk are second in size only to moose By Mike Monroe One of the true success stories of bringing an animal species back from the brink of extinction has to be that of [...]
By Mike Monroe Charles Kellogg Our annual sojourn to Yosemite Valley is always a special time. Usually we try to avoid the summer crush of tourists, but this year the weekend of June 8 and [...]
CLICK HERE for more stories published in the April 24 - May 7, 2019 issue of Morgan Hill Life This year marks the 49th anniversary of Earth Day. What better way to toast Mother Nature than with [...]
Published in the January 16 - 29, 2019 issue of Morgan Hill Life Photo by Robert AiroldiCarlo Fortino, left, and his father Mario Fortino, who founded Hecker Pass Winery. One of my family traditions during [...]
Published in the November 21 - December 4, 2018 issue of Morgan Hill Life Photo by Marty CheekAndy Mariani in the store of Andy’s Orchard in northeast Morgan Hill. The holiday season is just around [...]
Published in the October 24 - November 6, 2018 issue of Morgan Hill Life La Vigna Conference Center at Hecker Pass Winery Call it serendipity, or a remarkable discovery of new associations since my original [...]
Published in the August 29 - September 11, 2018 issue of Morgan Hill Life riting about our local landscapes is such a joy! As a story in the Morgan Hill Times and San Martin News from 1971 [...]
Published in the August 1 - 14, 2018 of Morgan Hill Life Photo courtesy Santa Clara County. Mt. Madonna County Park will be in the spotlight the weekend of Saturday Aug. 18 and Sunday Aug. [...]
Published in the June 20 - July 3, 2018 issue of Morgan Hill Life Rancho Del Oso State Park Usually I do not stray too far from South Valley when I arrange a walk. But with [...]