My work travels have taken me to many parts of the United States. Some of those places are not near the top of my vacation list. But I learned much about each place, especially focusing on the history and the natural world of each of those places. The Bay Area is one place I’ve often traveled to for work. Natural beauty surrounds the Bay Area in what could be considered quintessential California. Steinbeck painted this landscape in words.
On this last work trip in early November, a three day trip, I was working in San Jose and Milpitas, i.e. “Silicon Valley.” On my evening off time I explored three natural areas: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Area — Alviso Unit, Ed R. Levin County Park (Milpitas), and Alviso Marina County Park, which touches Don Edwards NWR. For Part I, I’ll share Don Edwards NWR — Alviso Unit.