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Still Searching for Monty Parker: Amazing “Cruise the Coast” Trip with John Vonderlin

Who is Monty Parker? Story & Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, A few days ago Meg and I decided to reconnoiter the Acid Beach area, while out on a “Cruise the Coast” expedition, with the idea of looking for … Continue reading

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There were TWO fog whistles…with one at Ano Nuevo

John Vonderlin (JV):   Here are some pages from Harvey Mowry’s book that concern the Fog Whistle. He gave me permission to use his book for educational purposes when I called him a month or so ago to track down … Continue reading

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The AN Lighthouse Window: John Vonderlin asks Russell Towle

Story by John Vonderlin email John ([email protected]) email Russell Towle ([email protected]) The beam was cool, but the window is even better. Hi Russell, You’ve got a wonderful piece of history, that you can proud that you went to the trouble … Continue reading

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“Hot” Q & A: John Vonderlin Asks Russell Towle About Mysterious Ano Nuevo…

John Vonderlin (JV): Last year while searching for the WWII observation tunnel the Pranksters were “trapped” in during the Good Friday Earthquake’s tsunami in 1964, I found the Graffitti Grotto, a sea cave, where Zane had carved his initials decades … Continue reading

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Is it a Tunnel? Only its Makers Know for Sure!

Story & photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Some time ago I posted a story*** about what I consider the most viewed Sea Arch on the San Mateo coast. I maintained that this arch was the one … Continue reading

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See John Get Tired: Two steps Forward….One Step Back…It Goes like this

Photos by John Vonderlin (read his story in the post below) Email John ([email protected])

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John Vonderlin is, well, he’s tired

Story by John Vonderlin (Email John: [email protected]) Hi June, My tire gathering expedition to Tunitas Beach was a limited success. I got a slow start carrying them up the hill because I had to round up all the ones that … Continue reading

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South Coast Beaches: The Seven Sisters

Story & Photos by John Vonderlin email John ([email protected]) Hi June, I like to make up names to designate various places and features I encounter in my explorations. Usually it’s a form of shorthand I can use when discussing matters … Continue reading

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Officially A Mystery: Who Was Monty Parker? Larry Fitterer and John Vonderlin

Officially A Mystery: Who Was Monty Parker? Larry Fitterer and John Vonderlin are seeking the identity of “Monty Parker,” whose name, birth & date of death appear on a post at secluded “AMB” Beach on the South Coast. Hi June, … Continue reading

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Good Stuff Coming from South Coast Explorer John Vonderlin

who recently “went out” to Acid Beach & Beyond with co-adventurer Larry Fitterer.

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