At first Oso Flaco Lake might not look like the kind of place where you can experience several different landscapes in one short walk, but follow the trail and the... read more →
There is something effortlessly relaxing about Cayucos State Beach. Located in the small, easy-going coastal town of Cayucos, the beach is a place where visitors can spend the day by... read more →
Most travelers driving Highway 1 zip right past it. Between Cayucos and the tiny town of Harmony, the entrance to Harmony Headlands State Park is easy to miss: a small... read more →
Perched on a rocky bluff with sweeping views of the Morro Bay National Estuary and the iconic Morro Rock, the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History is far more than... read more →
By Renne Gardner When I had nothing...except for student loan debt and an open heart and mind to discover what the world had in store for me, I would marvel... read more →
The Central Coast of California is filled with a diverse range of coastal trails, each with its own unique atmosphere, terrain, and ecological features. From Montaña de Oro’s rocky bluffs... read more →
The importance of daily moments in nature and five ways to feel more connected. In an age constantly circulating with new technology, trends and information, finding ways to connect with... read more →
On April 22, along the banks of the San Joaquin River near Fresno, Governor Gavin Newsom announced State Parks Forward, a new initiative to expand California’s State Park System. Introduced... read more →
Visiting Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve Tucked alongside Los Osos Valley Road, a mere nine miles west of San Luis Obispo, a 90-acre stretch of protected land quietly thrives.... read more →
You see the hill from S. Bay Blvd., the main thoroughfare that connects Baywood-Los Osos with Highway One. Turning the car onto to Parkview and into Morro Bay State Park,... read more →