“Nature-deficit disorder” isn’t a clinical diagnosis, but it captures something real: when kids spend most of their time indoors or on screens, mood, focus, sleep, and curiosity can suffer. The... read more →
Driving down Highway 1, traversing the coastal landscapes parallel to the golden sun, misty curiosities pop up in the mind of what lies beneath the striking blue ocean. What creatures... read more →
As we whisk away from our hectic routines and recreate in the beautiful expanses of our State and National Parks, it’s of dire importance we remain conscious of the effects... read more →
With winter’s arrival, the days grow shorter, the nights longer, and the air crisper and bitingly cold. While these cooler, seasonal months are traditionally a time of easing into a... read more →
Every autumn, a small but mighty traveler takes flight across North America: the monarch butterfly. Their striking black and orange bodies escape cold temperatures in northern climates, and embark on... read more →
As I hike along the four mile stretch of trail on the bluffs overlooking the sea, I know that I hike on protected ground: the Estero Bluffs State Park. The... read more →
Thanks to California’s Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast experiences warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Because of this, dead plant material builds up by the summertime, and acts as... read more →
As the last hints of daylight fade behind the rolling hills of San Luis Obispo, and the local community retreat into their homes for a night’s rest, a different kind... read more →
While it’s tempting to want to experience the magic of the Central Coast State Parks with your furry friend, not every park allows access for dogs. Oftentimes, they are prohibited... read more →
At times I wished the beating midday sun would sequester itself; fold into early evening perhaps, and salute the cooler breeze hiding in those 5 o’clock hours to come forth.... read more →