Mount Tamalpais, viewed from le balcon Chez la Vache, is symbolic of Marin County. Marin County is across the Golden Gate Bridge north of San Francisco. Much of "Mount Tam," as it is often called by locals, is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park and the Mount Tamalpais Watershed. Mount Tamalpais is the highest peak in the Marin Hills, which are part of the Northern California Coast Ranges. The elevation at its highest point is 2,571 feet (784 metres).The name Tamalpais was first recorded in 1845. The meaning of the name is not well-established and there are several versions of the etymology of the name. One version holds that the name comes from ostensibly Coast Miwok words for "coast mountain" (tamal pais). Another holds that it comes from the Spanish Tamal pais, meaning "Tamal country", Tamal being the name that the Spanish missionaries gave to the Coast Miwok peoples. Yet another version holds that the name is the Coast Miwok word for "sleeping maiden" and is taken from a "Legend of the Sleeping Maiden". Despite its persistence this legend actually has no basis in Coast Miwok myth and is instead a piece of Victorian-era apocrypha.
The Coast Miwok are said to have believed that an evil witch dwelled at the top of Mount Tamalpais and therefore never set foot on the peak.
Offering trails for hiking and biking, and even spots for outdoor weddings, "Mount Tam" is a popular destination for tourists and Bay Area residents alike.
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Beautiful!
I miss the Bay Area scenes like this; but I don't miss the number of people. ;)
Here are some shots I took on my family's last trip to The City: http://traveljapanblog.com/ryanellie/2008/05/san-francisco-trip/
Yes a lovely shot. I also miss these Bay Area scenes. I spent a year working in Marin County and loved taking my bike out on the trails of Mount Tamalpais, with the views of the bay to the east and the great rolling Pacific to the west. Sometimes I'd opt for a hike through the Muir woods - got any pics of those great big giant redwoods, Louis?
Almost every time I see a pic of the bay area I'm amazed at how picturesque it is.
Don't miss the traffic though!
I love the golden light in this photo. And I think it looks like a "Sleeping Maiden."
Thank you for this view, Louis. It is perfect.
That's another gorgeous view, "Louis". I really needed it. Thanks so much for the heads-up on the spammer.
All around, this has been a bad blogging day for me. I changed my daily photo because the first one was really bad, I don't feel like I know what I'm doing, I"m doing something a little wierd for SWF, which makes me a little anxious, and I bought a new point and shoot today because I'm not ready to pick out my DSLR and I don't think the P & S is working correctly. I thought this was supposed to be fun! Grrrr!
Another really spectacular view, Louis.
Thanks for your kind comments on my blog, which are always very much appreciated.
About my post "townhall", those lanterns were put to adorne the Townhall Square during Turin's Olympics 2006 (the photo is of February 2006).
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My grandmother grew up in San Francisco, and Mt Tam was popular for hikes even back in the teens and twenties. I need to see if I can find those old pictures again... Thanks!
That's pretty darn fascinating Louis!
A really envious view, you lucky "vache"! Mt. Tam & motor bikes & deer through the clearing in the mist on top & nice little shop is what comes to mind from my visit there 25 years ago. Still a memorable location.
Louis, if you will, could you explain your thoughts on Le Corbusier.
I bet the views from the top are amazing. Do you ever go up there?
Given the dramatic cloud formations it's not surprising there were so many legends attached to the mount. It does look like someone sleeping..
Cool. I love mountains!
Hey Louis, you will love this:
http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/688
this is an awesome shot!
Beautiful!
Isn't tracing the etymology of words just so fascinating? Love it!
The view from Chez la Vache is pretty incredible. Lucky you. Just gorgeous!
Where's your friend's Amoco station? I will go fill er up if his prices are good. Like any of them are th ese days.
We had a Packard when I was a wee tiny girl.
Louis: A beautiful view of the bay and the mountain.
Beautiful shot.
I love the golden sky.
Mumbai Daily Snapshot.
Well done "Louis" .. I believer we motored past this on the way to Nappa ... or maybe it was pointed out on the way back ....
:-Daryl
Louis, this is a beautiful panorama. The closest I ever got to Mt Tam was a road trip to Sonoma (and what happens in Sonoma stays in Sonoma...) but I'd love to go on a few hikes on the mountain some day.
You live in such a lovely place for photos.....very very nice.
Yes, you live in one of the best places in the world. I am so jealous :-)) No, I am not a jealous person but I dream of going back there. You need to find me an older gentleman who likes French wine and French women :-))
Thanks for link Louis. Ours wasn't a Packard now that I think about it. It was very large gray Hudson!
Hey wait, while you're filling Marie's order, find me an older man that likes French wine and American women! Preferable one that LIVES in France while you're looking! :)
Nice photo and thanks for the information,
Troy
Simply bewitching and as usual the narrative is so informative.
That's really a GRAND shot...
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