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A Call of the Wild in Boho Piedmont: Jack London, Marty Martinez, and the Scenic Stairs
Our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group gathered last Wednesday at our regular time at the Exedra. It was a...
Sep 3


Labyrinths, Fountains, and Faith: A Wednesday Walk to Piedmont Community Church
There was a strong turnout of 48 walkers and four K-9 best friends at the Exedra last week for our Piedmont Recreation Department’s...
Aug 13


From Opium Beds to Storybook Homes: Walking Havens’ Wildwood Gardens
Last Wednesday was a warm day and our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group decided to stay in the central part of...
Aug 6


From Pines to Playfields: The Story of Hampton Park
It was a mild, overcast, end-of-July morning for our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group’s last week, and a good...
Jul 30


From Eagle Scouts to Bald Eagles: A Walk to Coaches Field
There was another good summer turnout of 44 walkers and two K-9 best friends at the Exedra on an overcast, cool morning last Wednesday...
Jul 23


K-9s, Classrooms, and Cactus Gardens: Walking on Wednesdays Goes to School
School was out and students were on summer vacation, so last Wednesday our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesday group...
Jun 11


Neighbors, Nature, and the Need to Be Ready: A Walk with Chief Brannigan
Our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group had a cloudy, cool morning last Wednesday and a special walk. There was...
May 28


From Schoolhouses to Spring Blooms: A Walk for Women’s History
Last Wednesday was the last Wednesday of March and the last chance this year for our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on...
Mar 26


Remembering Will Adams, One Step at a Time
A large turnout of 59 walkers and five K-9 best friends was at the Exedra last Wednesday for our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking...
Mar 5


From Resistance to Recognition: Piedmont’s Black History Remembered
It was a warm, sunny morning last Wednesday when our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group assembled at the Exedra...
Feb 26


Bohemians, Bungalows, and a Bay View
Our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group jokes that it never rains on Wednesday mornings in Piedmont. The week...
Feb 12


Tea Houses to Totems: The Grand Finale of Our PBF Tour, Part 3
Our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group got lucky with the weather last Wednesday. The rain that started last...
Feb 5


From Basalt to Beauty: How Piedmont’s Quarry Became a Park, PBF Part 2
It was Chinese New Year last Wednesday, but there was another reason for our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group...
Jan 29


From Redwoods to Road Safety: Celebrating 60 Years of Piedmont Beautification Foundation, Part 1
It was another great mid-winter day last Wednesday when our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group met at the...
Jan 22


Requa’s Realm: Buttercup Yellow and the Highlanders
It was another great mid-winter weather day last Wednesday for our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group when we...
Jan 15


Mark Twain Stood Here… and So Did We! A Historic Walk to Start 2025
It was New Years Day and our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group started 2025 looking back at one of the city’s...
Jan 1


Forgotten Founder, Lasting Legacy: Honoring Wallace Alexander on Sea View
Our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group had a beautiful day for our walk last Wednesday. Some rain was forecast...
Dec 11, 2024


Walking for Will: A Thanksgiving Eve Turkey Trot and Tribute
I was away last week, so Jim Kellogg was the leader for our Wednesday walk and provided the summary below.  Best, Dick  Last Wednesday...
Nov 27, 2024


Hidden Paths and War Paths: A Stroll Through McNamara’s Piedmont
Last Wednesday was the morning after the election and the results were in the thoughts of the members of our Piedmont Recreation...
Nov 6, 2024


Taxing Times and Rolling Houses
It was going to be hot last Wednesday so our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group decided to take a shorter walk...
Sep 4, 2024
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