I have got to save up the money to ride the Eureka, our local airship, to survey Oakland from above. Good as Google Earth is, or a ride in a small plane, there is nothing like the leisurely, quiet fli… more →
Oakland GeologyAndrew wrote 4 weeks ago: I have got to save up the money to ride the Eureka, our local airship, to survey Oakland from above. … more →
Andrew wrote 2 months ago: Back before it became a tony townhome colony, the Leona Quarry was Oakland’s largest quarry an … more →
Andrew wrote 2 months ago: We all admire the Bay when we visit high places, whether it’s here at Dunsmuir Ridge (click fo … more →
Andrew wrote 4 months ago: Grandview is a small, isolated Oakland neighborhood on the ridge above the Claremont Resort. I … more →
Andrew wrote 5 months ago: San Leandro Creek isn’t the only stream crossing Oakland’s flatlands, but it stands out … more →
Andrew wrote 8 months ago: San Francisco is famous for its steep streets, but Oakland has as many vertigo-inducing neighborhood … more →