Kristi and I have been hiking the Pacific Crest Trail since May 6. We are currently in Southern Oregon near Ashland and should be to Crater Lake early next week. I’m posting updates on our trek to my personal FB and IG pages as well as a trek-specific blog section here If you are interested…
Kristi and I completed our first 1000 miles on trail heading into Castle Crags near Dunsmuir, CA. Here are most of the interesting mushrooms we found in this section from mid July. This video is a pretty accurate representation of what any dedicated mushroom-searcher would have found walking over this 80(?) mile stretch It’s dry….
May 6 – started from Cal/Mx border at Campo, CA June 21 – left the PCT from Walker Pass near Tehachapi Jun 21-27 – spent 6 days in Sacramento Jun 27 – Back in trail at Donner Pass near Truckee/Reno (trail mile 1154 – our mile~650) Jun 27-Jul 6 Donner Pass to Quincy (115 miles)…
Day 17 we walked 4 miles to I-10 and caught an Uber to Cabazon, CA for a nice relaxing day eating, hydrating, and resting our legs. Now at 6pm we are headed back to the trail to walk another 10 miles during the cooler part of the day. The video above is composed of about…
What’s the Difference Between a Fungus and a Mushroom? The relationship between a fungus and a mushroom is similar to that of a plant and its fruit. Just as an apple is part of an apple tree, a mushroom is part of a fungus. What is a Fungus? Fungi are a diverse group of organisms…
Kristi and I left San Diego for Campo, CA on Saturday May 6. The southern terminus of the PCT is at the Mex-US border just outside of Campo. We had unseasonably cool weather which was perfect for hiking. The first leg of our walk covered 76 miles ending at the Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. We…
April 2023 was a month of the false morel known as Verpa. These are among the first of the mushrooms to show up in the spring. They begin fruiting with cottonwoods at low elevations and then move into the foothills as the season progresses. — Learn more about Verpa bohemica here — Apr 1-2 My…
Kristi and I will start the Pacific Crest trail from the US-Mexico border in May so I thought I would start with a short summary of the PCT, and address some of the most common questions. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail in the United States that stretches from…
A replay from 4 Apr 2023 seminar for the VanDusen Botanical Garden. Replays are viewable for all Intro and Full-level accounts
Mycologists are scientists who study fungi, which include molds, yeasts, and mushrooms. Most mycologists pursue careers in various fields, such as academia, research, industry, or government. Their work often involves diverse aspects of fungal biology, ecology, genetics, and taxonomy. Some common career paths for mycologists include: Academia: Mycologists often work as professors, lecturers, or instructors…