Kids are going to love Leaf Peepers 09!

Bring the wee ones to Leaf Peepers 09 in downtown Davis on Saturday September 26. Turn'em loose in a set of 5 inflatables, including bouncer, obstacle course and slide. This attraction replaces carnival rides of years past to focus more on the younger kids while solving some of the logistics issues of getting massive rides up the mountain.

It's good to be photogenic

I've often marveled that there seem to be more nature photographers working the Valley than there are restaurants. That's because there aren't many people here but there is infinite beauty to be discovered in the vast protected lands surrounding Davis. A friend brought this piece on the Nature Conservancy's site to my attention. The photo was taken by Kent Mason and is copyright protected.