Author Archives: June Morrall

The South Coast’s “Indiana Jones” Solves A Tunnel Mystery

If I were lost on the South Coast, I would want to be with John Vonderlin! The Missing Tunnel By John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Some time ago I posted about my search for a mysterious tunnel just … Continue reading

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Remember the “French Intensive” Method?

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South Coast State Parks: The Early History Of The Butano

Thanks to Mike Merritt, Butano State Park Seasonal Interpreter, for emailing the breathtaking park’s early history. Email Mike ([email protected]) Butano Area History Early Pioneer Settlement Following the Gold Rush, large numbers of Americans began arriving in California. In 1850, California … Continue reading

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Mike Merritt: The History of the Butano, Part I

Story by Mike Merritt, Butano State Park Seasonal Interpreter Email Mike ([email protected]) Butano Overview History Peninsula Farms Several parcels of land north of Gazos Creek, including Little Butano Flats, were developed into a farming cooperative known as Peninsula Farms in … Continue reading

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“Our” Jim Denevan’s New Farm to Table Cookbook

Want to know more about Jim Denevan’s new cookbook? Visit Outstandinginthefield.com or click here I wonder whose local farm this is.

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John & Meg Visit the Brand New Ano Nuevo Interpretive Center

Story & Photos by John Vonderlin email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Yesterday Meg and I went to the brand new Interpretive Center’s Grand Opening at Ano Nuevo State Park. This over 3- million dollar addition to the state park was … Continue reading

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Did a rough & tumble lumberman sip from this historic bottle?

Story & Photo by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) “The Story of an Old Bottle found in the Gazos” by John Vonderlin Hi June, One of the more interesting things Meg and I found during our exploration of the Gazos … Continue reading

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Photo of the missing pyramid….Do you know where it is now?

Richard Ledford aka Armadillo writes: Hello again June, Here is the 33-year old picture of the mahogany pyramid taken in Yorba Linda, CA. Assembled over an 8-foot square plywood base, the triangular faces were all precision beveled to make clean … Continue reading

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“Armadillo” Left His Mahogany Pyramid at the “Worm Farm” in the 1970s

Does anyone know what happened to Richard’s 8-Foot Square Hollow Mahogany Pyramid? Last seen at the famous “Worm Farm” in San Greogrio. From far-off Chicago, Richard Ledford says: Hi June, You have assembled one of the more special websites that … Continue reading

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Seeking Editors of The Steeles of Point Ano Nuevo/Family Genealogy/History 1591-2000

To hear “Captain Omar N. Steele’s March”, click here1 Robin Caldwell writes: June, I can’t tell you how much fun I have had since first contacting your blog on May 18. I was searching for information on my great grandfather, … Continue reading

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