Fly Agarics in Cambria As a lifetime resident of San Luis Obispo County, the lessons I have learned from the local hiking trails and natural wonders are invaluable. It goes... read more →
As we approach the end of another western monarch overwintering season on the Central Coast, there lies a glimmer of hope in experiencing the vastness, however dwindling, of nature’s well-known... 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 →
The turnoff into the parking lot is barely noticeable. A quick turn off Highway One north of Cayucos built for an earlier time. A time of horse-drawn wagons, fewer and... read more →
Solo or group hiking is a frequently debated argument within the hiking community. Both hiking styles have benefits and downsides to be explored. Over the years I have heard the... read more →
They don't call it "The Greatest Meeting of Land and Sea" for nothing. Stretching 90 miles from San Simeon to Carmel, the Big Sur coastline is a winding wilderness populated... read more →
Whether it be a mountain hike, a national park camping trip or simply sitting on a log in the middle of a meadow, we gain a sense of calm, perhaps... read more →
https://soundcloud.com/user-210939374-242894923/nature-nooks-morro-bay Most days the beach is blanketed in fog in Morro Bay. It's this gloomy atmosphere that keeps the crowds down and the beach calm. For others like experienced surfer... read more →
How lucky are we to have an abundance of gorgeous hiking trails in our State Parks and surrounding areas? Hiking is one of my favorite ways to explore our parks... read more →
One of my favorite things about living on the Central Coast is the accessibility to and beauty of our beaches. I love being able to easily drive from any part... read more →