The Orionid meteor shower is active from mid-October, peaking on Oct. 21. Orion takes up residence in the southern West Marin skies, just overhead in the morning darkness. Black tailed deer linger around the picnic area stocking up on the bounty of acorns; it is amazing to watch them in “dee

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