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Black Lake Run 2020

Runners are thrown into the semi-annual Black Lake race without warning and must call upon not just their athletic ability but mental strength to overcome a wide assortment of obstacles and an uncertain finish line. This years race has been absolutely brutal without one finisher yet emerging!

Dysmal Nitch Dock

The 6,000 Volt Red Line

“starting tomorrow there will be an unshielded open power line conduit running a circuitous route along the floor and at times along the wall through the entirety of the historic wooden pier. The power line will run past each shop and eventually emerge out the back onto the dock to vanish under the deep water of the river heading toward the ocean, where of course it will be shielded and properly maintained as to not endanger any sea life! This power line will be immensely dangerous! Death to any who touch it. 6,000 live volts! Amperage hasn’t been calculated, but I can only use the word insane to describe it! You’re fair little municipality will be the first to host such a quantum leap breakthrough!”

Sea Lions circa 2016 in Astoria Oregon

Lonely Sea Lions

Hundreds of bachelor-ready-to-party California Sea Lions have packed the dock, but for some it’s a lonely sojourn. What is the outlook for single Sea Lions?