Highway 37: Springtime Fecundity

Highway 37. This two lane highway across the wetlands NW of Vallejo looks very different these days  thanks to an ongoing wetlands restoration project and the ending of the four-year drought. Most people in Vallejo think of this as just a shortcut or alternative to nightmarish commutes, but there's really some beautiful scenery. For those reading my blog who need orientation, these first four photographs are on the bridge crossing the Napa River heading west from Vallejo towards Sonoma and Marin Counties.

Napa River. Napa the city in the distance on the right side of the horizon.

Pretty sure that's Mt. Tam on the left side of the horizon. Plus you can see another reason I was taking photos yesterday: bottleneck traffic.

California poppies and green stuff growing from the ground.

You might be able to see terns & geese swimming in those gullies, by clicking on the photo.

Now, we're heading back, having seen City Of Gold in San Rafael. Federally protected wetlands. Click on most of these photos and you'll see some of the waterfowl.

Mt. Diablo on the left hand side of the horizon.

Here, we've just crossed the 37 bridge back across the Napa River, and are heading home as the sun sets.