Rodeo Beach, located in the Fort Cronkhite area of the Marin Headlands, is one of the most special places in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area with access to multiple trails, fantastic views, a dog-friendly beach, fascinating geology, and an interesting history. As a pocket beach, Rodeo Beach sands do not migrate up or down the coast. Instead, they are carried a short distance offshore in winter, tumble about in the surf, and then return to replenish the beach in the spring and summer. Thus, the sands of Rodeo Beach are native to the Marin Headlands and reflect the Franciscan geology of the closest hills and cliffs. This earthcache focuses on the abundant radiolarian chert and rare carnelian pebbles.
Poppy Seed is an international traveling model and ballet dancer. She has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center - as both a dancer and a pianist. Published internationally, she has been featured in books and magazines, such as Ellements Magazine, Model Society, Digital Photographer, MM's Model of the Month, etc. Follower her on IG @poppyseed_dancer. Photographed at Little Boxes Theater, San Francisco, CA.