As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer on the Central Coast, snakes are slithering into the sunshine with us. To protect hikers and lovers of the outdoors, I have... read more →
On an average day, Danielle Bronson, a state park interpreter III for the Oceano Dunes District, is busy managing Oceano Dunes District Cultural and Interpretive programs. She is responsible for... read more →
Year-round, the Central Coast is rich in biodiversity – from the shrublands, the coastal shorelines, the steep hilltops, and the abundance of native plants – a wide variety of wildlife... read more →
Every other day of the winter 2020 school quarter, Marcus Cocova, a journalism junior at Cal Poly with dual minors in photography/video and environmental studies, sat in his conservation biology... read more →
It was announced Thursday morning, April 30, that the closures do not pertain to SLO County. Gov. Gavin Newsom made the correction that all Orange County beaches will close starting... read more →
After passing through a grove of oak trees, the ranch grounds of Shell Creek Road and Carrizo Plains are swarmed with all the colors of the rainbow. A floral fragrance... read more →
With humans sheltered-in-place worldwide, Earth seems to be smiling back. The COVID-19 pandemic is a tragedy for humankind, causing illness and death across seas. But with a reduction of human... read more →
If you love ethically sourced chocolate, the Central Coast State Parks online shop is the place to scroll over to. Your purchase directly supports the interpretive and educational opportunities provided... read more →