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 →
Following a spell of hot, cloudless days, Montaña De Oro State Park seemed to have returned to its natural and most revered state with a thick fog hovering over the... read more →
Traveling with kids can be quite difficult, but it’s easy to find places to entertain them on the central coast. 1) Morro Bay Museum of Natural History Open 7 days... read more →
We know you've been looking forward to attending in-person Mind Walks--the wait is now over! In 2023, the Central Coast State Parks Association (CCSPA) and California State Parks will be... read more →
Palm trees in the ocean? Surely you jest! Nope-just a different type of palm-a seaweed one. Postelsia palmaeformis, the sea palm, is a dead ringer for a land-type palm tree. It lives in the... read more →
Sandcastles? Worms? These go together? Well, sandcastles are not just for kids. The sandcastle worm, Phragmatopoma californica lives in massive sand formations on rocks in the mid intertidal area. You... read more →
Rachel Carson said, “Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life." Back in 1979 I was a mom with 2... read more →
I am not a professional botanist; however, I have always had a fascination for botanics. As a biology major of Cal Poly, I took several botany classes with Dr. Kiel... read more →