Tiburon Boulevard

You know what… it’s just a road. But every time we have friends come and visit us, even the most reserved or laid back, they comment on how beautiful it is driving in from the freeway. And know what? They are right. I don’t take this commute for granted… the rare times I need to venture off this peninsula, it’s such a stunning treat. Beats my old commute in Monterey on Highway 1 by a far sight.
Sunset, low tide, Hazy days… it always offers a stunning look at the fjords of the headlands, and happy community enjoying it.

In the Spring this wonderful peninsula drive lives up to its name — BOULEVARD!
California State Route 131 N.
Yesterday I discovered how and why this short 5-​mile drive is always so much cleaner and better maintained than most other California roads and highways that I’ve traveled.
It is just another state highway. What makes this one different?
The trash is picked up regularly; the weeds are pulled; and native plants are planted.
Year round it stands out, but in the Spring it shines! Flowers everywhere!
There is a serious — VERY SERIOUS — volunteer group out there keeping it that way. Yesterday I became one of them. Yesterday I picked up trash, pulled weeds and planted California Poppies!
I was muddy, wet, cold and exhausted from clamoring over the vine covered slopes between Rock Hill Drive and Avenida Miraflores. And I felt fantastic. It’s amasing how just a little giving back can make your heart grow bigger!
Later in the day when I drove this route on the way to meet a friend, I took a deep breath as I passed the quarter mile that had huge piles of weeds, wood & trash waiting to be picked up. And the slopes? They never looked so lush and green.
I can hardly wait for the poppies to take root and begin to show their little heads in a month or so. I will be watching for them closely.
Lots of highways & by-​ways need to be maintained. It takes more than just putting your name on a sign. The highway folks need your help. Get out there and join a group. .. or, if there isn’t one. . start one.. .. in your own community!
Get permission from local authorities, get yourself an orange vest and some good workgloves and hit the highways!