Autumn walk, salmon run, and Sunday brunch in Campbell!
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Yes, this is really a wild salmon run happening right now in the creeks of the South Bay. I walked along the trail recently and you have a chance to see Chinook salmon 3 feet long or more from the trail. This year in particular has seen an explosion in the native salmon population returning to spawn. The season and chance to see the salmon is short (they arrive around Thanksgiving, and are gone by January).
"It's the largest metropolitan service area with salmon, native salmon running up through it", according to Dr. Rick Lanman, president of the Institute for Historical Ecology.
The plan will be to meet in Campbell park at 10:45 at the bulletin board/wooden kiosk (next to the pedestrian bridge) and walk northbound along the Los Gatos Creek trail. The trail is a paved pedestrian/bike trail that parallels Los Gatos Creek with very scenic foliage this time of year. There are a number of spots between the park and Hamilton Ave where we have a chance to see the salmon. We can walk as far as we like but I don't plan to walk more than 2 miles (about one hour of walking is my guess).
Afterwards we can walk to the Pruneyard in Campbell for brunch at the popular, Michelin awarded Orchard Valley Kitchen! Orchard City Kitchen
Orchard City Kitchen in Campbell, California, is a Michelin-recognized New American restaurant known for its creative, shareable small plates, inventive cocktails, and a casual yet polished atmosphere with an open kitchen. Led by Chef Jeffrey Stout, the menu features a fusion of American and international flavors, with popular dishes like Korean Fried Chicken (KFC), Ahi Tuna Poke, and unique brunch items, all served in a relaxed setting that encourages tasting and sharing.
Cheers!
David
KTVU article
South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition website:
https://sbcleancreeks.com/
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