The Moment: I took the photo in the summer of 2007 about an hour after dawn, facing south as the marine layer (fog) from the Monterey Bay blew in over the foothills. I was approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 meters) east of the headquarters of Henry Coe State Park starting a 15-mile (24-meter) loop over Mount Sizer.
This enormous park is located just south of San Jose and within easy reach of over a million people. However, the park is so underutilized that it may be closed this year due to the state budget crisis. I hoped the photo might inspire some to realize that there are amazing adventures not just around the world, but in our own backyard.
Do-It-Yourself: People interested in Henry Coe State Park should reference www.coepark.org or the California State Parks website at www.parks.ca.gov.
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