Hey again. We’ve hiked, paddled, and wandered the tidepools. Now it’s time to talk about the in-between moments. The in-breath. The firelight. The fog. This final part of our series is for those who know that nature doesn’t always ask you to move—it often asks you to pause.
Campfire Rituals & Coastal Stillness
Bonfires are a way of life around here—part warmth, part tradition, part magic.
- Old Home Beach: Best place for a beach bonfire. Bring your own clean wood, check for fire bans, and don’t burn driftwood that’s carved or stacked. Keep it respectful—this is sacred space to many.
- Back at Camp: Portable fire rings are a vibe. Blankets, cocoa, maybe a guitar if you’re lucky.
Fog Walks: Trinidad’s Quiet Superpower
You haven’t really experienced this place until you’ve wandered it in the fog. It rolls in low and wraps the town like a soft coat.
- Trinidad Head at Dawn: Fog clings to the cliffs while pelicans glide silently through it.
- Patrick’s Point Bluffs: The trails feel mythic in the mist. Expect silence, dew, and wild edges.
- Sue-meg State Park: Fewer people, more magic. Moss, driftwood, and the scent of ocean air.
Seasonal Stillness: Marking Time in Nature
Some locals follow the tide charts. Others follow the moon. Either way, we let nature lead.
- Solstice Beach Walks: Some of us quietly walk the beach each solstice—marking the light’s turning with footsteps in the sand.
- Equinox Fire Circles: A candle. A blanket. A fire that holds the season.
- Fireside Journaling: Bring a notebook. Nature’s transitions will mirror your own if you let them.
You don’t have to do anything big to connect with the seasons. Just notice. That’s enough.
That’s a wrap on this series—but never on the nature here.
You can reread any part of this series any time you need a reminder that slow, quiet wildness still exists:
- Part 1: Forest & Fog
- Part 2: Coast & Tide
- Part 3: Water & Wildlife
Thanks for wandering with us. We will see you on the trail—or beside the fire.
Stay warm and wild,
Lisa & Taylor
Camp Trinidad
