Infosnacks by William Lemos
Rout Vs. Route
Rout and Route are often mispronounced and are frequently mistaken for each other. Rout has several meanings while route means a road.
Ten Mile Beach
Ten Mile Beach is a stretch of white sand north of Fort Bragg managed by California State Parks. It is included in the Mackerricher State Park lands.
Intertidal Zone
The Intertidal Zone area is the interface between the land and the ocean. It is a rocky shoreline that are defined in relationship to the tidewater levels.
Bull Kelp
Bull Kelp is the ubiquitous giant kelp of the Pacific. It has a long cylindrical stipe that gradually increases in diameter as it grows toward the surface.
Western Gull
Western Gull is the classic seagull with size to 26 inches and wingspan to 58 inches. These western birds range the entire length of the northeastern Pacific.
Poison Oak
Poison Oak leaves start out green in the spring and turn bright red in the fall. Poison Oak inhabits coastal headland to elevations of around 4500 feet.
Black Oystercatcher
Black Oystercatcher is a large black bird (16 to 18 inches) with the Latin name Haematopus bachmani. They are found in the intertidal area of the Pacific Coast.
Giant Green Anemone
The Giant Green Anemone is a large plant-like creature of the fmaily Actiniidae that inhabits the intertidal zone of the Pacific Ocean and grows to be 8 inches.
Mendocino Volunteer Fire Department
The Mendocino Volunteer Fire Department is a local non-profit organization that responds to the emergency needs of the Mendocino Fire Protection District.