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They call it Alpine Lake. Its along Fairfax-to-Bolinas Road, a twisty little adventure that few folks know about, except for local bicyclers and that goofy fellow with his camera.
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The population of Marin County didn't begin to grow until the Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937, but Alpine Dam was built in 1912 by our local water district. I assume they had no idea the "lake" would fill-up into something so beautiful--they probably stood back, pridefully remarking; "Looks just like an alpine lake".
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So, I'm just going to assume that the curious Madrone is the official tree of this area. Just like a rattlesnake, each year the tree sheds a skin of paper-thin bark in order to expand its girth.
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That's what my tree in the front yard is doing now. I love all its curls and chips.
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