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 →
by Peggy Coon Raccoons, Procyon lotor, are certainly abundant throughout San Luis Obispo County and in most parts of the United States. Even with their abundance, we usually don’t see... read more →
The Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve used to be ancient sand dunes but is now covered with centuries-old coast live oak trees and unique plant communities. It’s located just... read more →
During the Great Depression, a group of hermits called “Dunites” created a squatter community of artists, mystics and poets among Oceano Dunes. The dunes are now known and used as... read more →
The central coast is home to Montana de Oro State Park, abundant with trails, eucalyptus trees, and ocean wildlife. There you can admire the ocean waves splintering on sea caves... read more →