I took the first day of spring to go out and see the new McKinleyville Community Forest! Unfortunately, it was a very grey start to the colorful season.
Out to Little River State Beach to have a look around. There's quite a lot of beach as well as sand dunes and, of course, the river, to keep one entertained. I found racing bubbles and some first birds!
Back to US-50, I completed the circle through Nevada with one last little hike joining a pair of interpretive trails outside Fallon. The first interpretive trail showcases the 8000 year old petroglyphs of the area. The second showcases the geology including the tufa with its human connections.
Some more peak bagging, but staying warmer by keeping lower. (Probably more useful was the lack of wind.) Exploring some area mining on the way up, too.