Author Archives: June Morrall

Monty Parker Memorial

Story & Images by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, The Monty Parker Memorial is in place. I’ve attached three photos of its new look.  In the long distance shot it is extremely hard to see the memorial even … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin Eagerly Awaits “Goodies” From the Sea…

Neptune’s Stirring/Haunted Tunnel? Story & Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,  There is something stirring in the waters off the Coastside. Like Will o’ Wisps flickering in the swamp at night, vague signs of the upcoming non-buoyant … Continue reading

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Can’t make it to Big Sur? No problem! Image Catcher Joel Bratman was there for you

Image by Joel Bratman. Email Joel:  ([email protected]) Enjoy Joel Bratman’s spectacular photos  of Pfeiffer Beach at Big Sur.  Makes me think of the famous Esalen Institute.  I’ve always thought of “Devil’s Slide” as a mini-Big Sur. Doesn’t Joel’s photo remind … Continue reading

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The Tafoni Starts Here

John Vonderlin explains the natural wonder called:   tafoni. Email John ([email protected]) I. Hi June, As I mentioned previously, one of the most common of Natural Wonders on the San Mateo Coast, are the rock features called Tafoni. When I first … Continue reading

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Pigeon Point: We like different….Images by John Vonderlin

Image by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) And the more traditional view:

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Larry Fitterer: The Scott Creek Gauntlet – Postscript

Hi John, I just got caught up at Pescadero Memories.  I’m especially enjoying the correspondence around Monty Parker.  Thanks as always for your gracious words. I think I neglected to mention that I took a nasty fall during my hike … Continue reading

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*The ‘GREAT’ Monty Parker Mystery*

  Hi John, I made the sign……..He was a great friend….write back and I will fill you in. Ron Carson ————— Hi John,   I just read your website, especially the page on the Great Monty Parker Mystery. As you … Continue reading

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Monty Parker Mystery: Adventurer Larry Fitterer Best Beach Hiker EVER

  Email John Vonderlin ([email protected]) Photos by Larry Fitterer Hi John  The picture captioned “Main Notch Cove” actually refers to the cove immediately accessible from above. I was unable to make it into the cove immediately to the north that … Continue reading

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Near Monty Parker’s Favorite Beach

(Image: Larry Fitterer)

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Ashaleigh Parker: “I am here to crack the mystery of Monty Parker…”

Email John Vonderlin ([email protected]) To read earlier “Monty Parker” posts, please click here and here Hi June, I was caught by surprise last week when out of the blue the following email arrived. To say it provided a heartwarming answer … Continue reading

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