http://www.sportsultra.com Tom Stienstra at San Fransisco Chronicle at SportsUltra.com en-us Thu Mar 18 07:22:50 PDT 2010 Thu Mar 18 07:22:50 PDT 2010 news@sportsultra.com 5 http://www.sportsultra.com/images/sports/logo.gif http://www.sportsultra.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Point-Reyes--forgotten-camp-offers-long-view/863962f4-a8b6-46c9-8c17-f508763da4fd/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. You could wake up Saturday morning in your sleeping bag at Sky Camp, peer out your tent near the Marin County coastline and take in a warm, clear spring morning with an ocean view. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Point-Reyes--forgotten-camp-offers-long-view/863962f4-a8b6-46c9-8c17-f508763da4fd/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Point-Reyes--forgotten-camp-offers-long-view/863962f4-a8b6-46c9-8c17-f508763da4fd/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Thu Mar 18 00:00:00 PDT 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Point-Reyes--forgotten-camp-offers-long-view/863962f4-a8b6-46c9-8c17-f508763da4fd/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/State-of-grace-for-anglers--park-users/a74c7496-43ec-4f5a-8a69-b8c82f80bc1a/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. Additionally, Gov. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/State-of-grace-for-anglers--park-users/a74c7496-43ec-4f5a-8a69-b8c82f80bc1a/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/State-of-grace-for-anglers--park-users/a74c7496-43ec-4f5a-8a69-b8c82f80bc1a/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Mar 14 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/State-of-grace-for-anglers--park-users/a74c7496-43ec-4f5a-8a69-b8c82f80bc1a/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/An-array-of-recreation-side-trips/91364dbf-9273-4246-91cd-7747d9a75eb4/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. What you see: This is a beautiful local cruise that offers an array of recreation side trips, with 29 significant jump-off points for adventures. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/An-array-of-recreation-side-trips/91364dbf-9273-4246-91cd-7747d9a75eb4/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/An-array-of-recreation-side-trips/91364dbf-9273-4246-91cd-7747d9a75eb4/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Mar 14 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/An-array-of-recreation-side-trips/91364dbf-9273-4246-91cd-7747d9a75eb4/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Lakeside-cabins-offer-great-spring-getaway/bdc37e76-81d5-48be-835f-93e6823d5dbd/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">? There are few better ways to shake off winter and celebrate the arrival of spring than taking an overnight getaway to a cabin at a lake. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Lakeside-cabins-offer-great-spring-getaway/bdc37e76-81d5-48be-835f-93e6823d5dbd/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Lakeside-cabins-offer-great-spring-getaway/bdc37e76-81d5-48be-835f-93e6823d5dbd/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Thu Mar 11 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Lakeside-cabins-offer-great-spring-getaway/bdc37e76-81d5-48be-835f-93e6823d5dbd/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/A-series-of-perspectives/c0f713e7-bcf7-4888-801a-b309de19a3c8/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. Looking up at the mountain, each turn provides a new perspective. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/A-series-of-perspectives/c0f713e7-bcf7-4888-801a-b309de19a3c8/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/A-series-of-perspectives/c0f713e7-bcf7-4888-801a-b309de19a3c8/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Mar 07 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/A-series-of-perspectives/c0f713e7-bcf7-4888-801a-b309de19a3c8/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Worst-fishing-nightmare-is-losing-Luther---again/c8ad1143-693b-45d5-a530-a6fad1d1369f/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. The browns are not easy to land. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Worst-fishing-nightmare-is-losing-Luther---again/c8ad1143-693b-45d5-a530-a6fad1d1369f/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Worst-fishing-nightmare-is-losing-Luther---again/c8ad1143-693b-45d5-a530-a6fad1d1369f/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Mar 07 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Worst-fishing-nightmare-is-losing-Luther---again/c8ad1143-693b-45d5-a530-a6fad1d1369f/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Worst-fishing-nightmare-is-losing-Luther---again/d61b2cd7-c0ac-44ec-92bf-c1e458e54dfd/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. The browns are not easy to land. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Worst-fishing-nightmare-is-losing-Luther---again/d61b2cd7-c0ac-44ec-92bf-c1e458e54dfd/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Worst-fishing-nightmare-is-losing-Luther---again/d61b2cd7-c0ac-44ec-92bf-c1e458e54dfd/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sat Mar 06 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Worst-fishing-nightmare-is-losing-Luther---again/d61b2cd7-c0ac-44ec-92bf-c1e458e54dfd/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Each-activity-has-its-hot-spot/c95bcae9-ff0e-41c7-8445-2ce323158692/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. But it takes some work, a 12-mile loop hike, to see them. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Each-activity-has-its-hot-spot/c95bcae9-ff0e-41c7-8445-2ce323158692/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Each-activity-has-its-hot-spot/c95bcae9-ff0e-41c7-8445-2ce323158692/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Thu Mar 04 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Each-activity-has-its-hot-spot/c95bcae9-ff0e-41c7-8445-2ce323158692/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Blooming-good-time-for-spring-sights/d422d554-51a2-4651-96b9-1124548d9844/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. All we need is a few radiant, warm, blue-sky days in a row and an eye-popping wildflower season appears to be at hand, the best since 2005. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Blooming-good-time-for-spring-sights/d422d554-51a2-4651-96b9-1124548d9844/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Blooming-good-time-for-spring-sights/d422d554-51a2-4651-96b9-1124548d9844/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Feb 28 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Blooming-good-time-for-spring-sights/d422d554-51a2-4651-96b9-1124548d9844/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Sunday-drive--Peninsula-skyline/95f8edd0-da41-40ce-9cbe-1f43fae1ffba/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. Put this on your must-do list, whether you take this tour for an hour or make a day of it. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Sunday-drive--Peninsula-skyline/95f8edd0-da41-40ce-9cbe-1f43fae1ffba/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Sunday-drive--Peninsula-skyline/95f8edd0-da41-40ce-9cbe-1f43fae1ffba/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Feb 28 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Sunday-drive--Peninsula-skyline/95f8edd0-da41-40ce-9cbe-1f43fae1ffba/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/The-small-and-big-of-a-Sierra-ski-weekend/83aacf9a-dbfb-4b6b-aacc-fb6e2a99a9a0/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. Read more at sfgate. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/The-small-and-big-of-a-Sierra-ski-weekend/83aacf9a-dbfb-4b6b-aacc-fb6e2a99a9a0/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/The-small-and-big-of-a-Sierra-ski-weekend/83aacf9a-dbfb-4b6b-aacc-fb6e2a99a9a0/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Thu Feb 25 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/The-small-and-big-of-a-Sierra-ski-weekend/83aacf9a-dbfb-4b6b-aacc-fb6e2a99a9a0/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Finding-a-solution-to-fund-state-s-parks/a907bdef-6eda-4f72-b94b-a81f79fb649d/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. 1 in America. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Finding-a-solution-to-fund-state-s-parks/a907bdef-6eda-4f72-b94b-a81f79fb649d/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Finding-a-solution-to-fund-state-s-parks/a907bdef-6eda-4f72-b94b-a81f79fb649d/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Feb 21 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Finding-a-solution-to-fund-state-s-parks/a907bdef-6eda-4f72-b94b-a81f79fb649d/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/No-excuses--couch-potatoes/9d1534a5-af22-45b9-9654-b724abc092c2/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. Of you could venture to the Marin coast: Sierra Club volunteers will lead a free early-season wildflower walk from Stinson Beach and up Steep Ravine. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/No-excuses--couch-potatoes/9d1534a5-af22-45b9-9654-b724abc092c2/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/No-excuses--couch-potatoes/9d1534a5-af22-45b9-9654-b724abc092c2/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Thu Feb 18 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/No-excuses--couch-potatoes/9d1534a5-af22-45b9-9654-b724abc092c2/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Bay-Area-s-curviest-road/761b50f1-e10f-4a6b-ad6d-e3e4fb4f2274/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. On clear, late-winter days, you get a fantastic panorama of the Santa Clara Valley. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Bay-Area-s-curviest-road/761b50f1-e10f-4a6b-ad6d-e3e4fb4f2274/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Bay-Area-s-curviest-road/761b50f1-e10f-4a6b-ad6d-e3e4fb4f2274/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Feb 14 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Bay-Area-s-curviest-road/761b50f1-e10f-4a6b-ad6d-e3e4fb4f2274/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Recreational-activities-come-to-life-with-water/ada60a5d-4173-4b9a-bf0f-f07f42e1b8e0/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. Nature has been stirring the pot with a procession of warm, wet storms: 42 inches of rain in the Santa Cruz Mountains, 33 inches at Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, and in the north state, 45 inches at Shasta Dam. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Recreational-activities-come-to-life-with-water/ada60a5d-4173-4b9a-bf0f-f07f42e1b8e0/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Recreational-activities-come-to-life-with-water/ada60a5d-4173-4b9a-bf0f-f07f42e1b8e0/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Feb 14 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Recreational-activities-come-to-life-with-water/ada60a5d-4173-4b9a-bf0f-f07f42e1b8e0/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/It-s-time-to-tune-up-for-season-of-outdoor-fun/dae1afa6-cf46-4660-8745-e7f0f06ae139/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">.DTL Now is the time to get ready for spring. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/It-s-time-to-tune-up-for-season-of-outdoor-fun/dae1afa6-cf46-4660-8745-e7f0f06ae139/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/It-s-time-to-tune-up-for-season-of-outdoor-fun/dae1afa6-cf46-4660-8745-e7f0f06ae139/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Thu Feb 11 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/It-s-time-to-tune-up-for-season-of-outdoor-fun/dae1afa6-cf46-4660-8745-e7f0f06ae139/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/High-country-conditions-raise-avalanche-danger/726cef59-ed61-4180-9172-45272b154f9b/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. A man-made avalanche ensued, ensuring safe passage for skiers later in the day. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/High-country-conditions-raise-avalanche-danger/726cef59-ed61-4180-9172-45272b154f9b/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/High-country-conditions-raise-avalanche-danger/726cef59-ed61-4180-9172-45272b154f9b/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Feb 07 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/High-country-conditions-raise-avalanche-danger/726cef59-ed61-4180-9172-45272b154f9b/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/A-splendid-back-road/76fe1915-0079-4181-9f6f-eecf8637a8a1/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. It's also very pretty and known by few. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/A-splendid-back-road/76fe1915-0079-4181-9f6f-eecf8637a8a1/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/A-splendid-back-road/76fe1915-0079-4181-9f6f-eecf8637a8a1/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Feb 07 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/A-splendid-back-road/76fe1915-0079-4181-9f6f-eecf8637a8a1/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/2-hikers-fend-off-pair-of-mountain-lions/95e66134-73c7-486f-862a-daa2123ed831/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. The incident took place Sunday at Pescadero Creek County Park near La Honda and was verified by game wardens from the state Department of Fish and Game. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/2-hikers-fend-off-pair-of-mountain-lions/95e66134-73c7-486f-862a-daa2123ed831/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/2-hikers-fend-off-pair-of-mountain-lions/95e66134-73c7-486f-862a-daa2123ed831/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Fri Feb 05 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/2-hikers-fend-off-pair-of-mountain-lions/95e66134-73c7-486f-862a-daa2123ed831/ sfgate.com http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Heavy-rains-bring-a-water-show-at-Alpine-Dam/1bc18d7f-fb7d-4249-90cb-b0abac8880ab/?redir=1 <table width="100%"><tr><td style="color:#7c7c7c">. When Alpine Lake fills and spills, it creates a 140-foot waterfall, a beautiful stepped cascade over the back of the dam. <b><a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Heavy-rains-bring-a-water-show-at-Alpine-Dam/1bc18d7f-fb7d-4249-90cb-b0abac8880ab/">Read More &raquo;</a></b><br />Also See: <a href="http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Heavy-rains-bring-a-water-show-at-Alpine-Dam/1bc18d7f-fb7d-4249-90cb-b0abac8880ab/#related">Discussions + Related Articles &raquo;</a><br /><br /></td></tr></table> Sun Jan 31 00:00:00 PST 2010 http://www.sportsultra.com/article/Heavy-rains-bring-a-water-show-at-Alpine-Dam/1bc18d7f-fb7d-4249-90cb-b0abac8880ab/ sfgate.com