Central Coast State Parks Association | CCSPA Central Coast State Parks Association | CCSPA Central Coast State Parks Association | CCSPA Central Coast State Parks Association | CCSPA
  • Who we Are
    • Mission and Vision
    • Board & Staff
    • Join Our Team
      • Job Opportunities
      • Board Service
      • Internships
      • Volunteering
    • Transparency
    • Partnerships
    • Sponsor Recognition
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Our Impact
    • Programs
      • School Groups
      • Traveling Museum Exhibits
    • Press & Publications
      • Podcast
      • Blog
      • In The News
    • Nature Notes Magazine
    • Awards
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Adventures With Nature
    • CCSPA Movie Night
    • Mind Walks Lectures
    • Butterfly Ball
  • Visit
    • Parks We Support
      • Cayucos State Beach
      • Harmony Headlands State Park
      • Hearst San Simeon State Park
      • Estero Bluffs State Park
      • Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve
      • Montaña de Oro & Spooner Ranch
      • Morro Bay State Park & Museum of Natural History
      • Morro Strand State Beach
      • Oceano Dunes & Oso Flaco Lake
      • Pismo State Beach
    • Nature Stores
    • Local Resources
  • Support
    • Become a Friend of CCSPA
    • Business & Corporate Giving
    • More Ways To Give
  • Store
  • Donate
Central Coast State Parks Association | CCSPA Central Coast State Parks Association | CCSPA
  • Who we Are
    • Mission and Vision
    • Board & Staff
    • Join Our Team
      • Job Opportunities
      • Board Service
      • Internships
      • Volunteering
    • Transparency
    • Partnerships
    • Sponsor Recognition
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Our Impact
    • Programs
      • School Groups
      • Traveling Museum Exhibits
    • Press & Publications
      • Podcast
      • Blog
      • In The News
    • Nature Notes Magazine
    • Awards
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Adventures With Nature
    • CCSPA Movie Night
    • Mind Walks Lectures
    • Butterfly Ball
  • Visit
    • Parks We Support
      • Cayucos State Beach
      • Harmony Headlands State Park
      • Hearst San Simeon State Park
      • Estero Bluffs State Park
      • Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve
      • Montaña de Oro & Spooner Ranch
      • Morro Bay State Park & Museum of Natural History
      • Morro Strand State Beach
      • Oceano Dunes & Oso Flaco Lake
      • Pismo State Beach
    • Nature Stores
    • Local Resources
  • Support
    • Become a Friend of CCSPA
    • Business & Corporate Giving
    • More Ways To Give
  • Store
  • Donate

Lifestyle

Central Coast State Parks Association | CCSPA / Lifestyle / Page 4

Hiking the San Simeon Creek Trail

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 →
  • April 8, 2021
  • Monica Rutherford
  • 1 Comment
  • Botany, Environment, Flora and Fauna, Habitat, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Species Identification

Secrets of the Tide Pools, Part 1

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 →
  • March 31, 2021
  • Monica Rutherford
  • No Comments
  • Beach, Environment, Flora and Fauna, Invertebrates, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Species Identification

Nature Nooks: Montaña De Oro

https://soundcloud.com/user-210939374-242894923/ccspa-wots-1 Forest trees, sandy dunes, and ocean water all meet at Montaña De Oro State Park. It is this diversity in landscape that draws out nature enthusiasts like Cal Poly... read more →
  • March 12, 2021
  • Marcus Cocova
  • No Comments
  • Beach, Environment, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Photography

Central Coast State Parks Coffee Blends: Coffee Roasted Locally

The idea for Coastal Peaks Coffee, a local coffee roasting company and wholesale distributor, emerged a little after 1989 when owner Mike Knight started a small coffee business called simply... read more →
  • February 26, 2021
  • Maureen McNamara
  • No Comments
  • Advocacy, Business, Environment, Lifestyle, Meaningful Merchandise

Spider Seasons

Photo by Linda Tanner The tarantulas are showing up on the central coast. From mid-July on through November you have a chance of seeing one of these large, hairy spiders... read more →
  • August 28, 2020
  • Claudia Freitas
  • No Comments
  • Flora and Fauna, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Photography, Species Identification

Meaningful Merchandise: Xplorer Maps

When I think about some of the items I am drawn to while shopping, I find myself in awe and appreciation of antique maps and globes. So of course when... read more →
  • August 26, 2020
  • Sierra Emrick
  • No Comments
  • Business, Environment, Lifestyle, Meaningful Merchandise, Travel, Uncategorized

Still Serving After all These Years

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 →
  • August 20, 2020
  • Marylou Gooden
  • No Comments
  • Advocacy, Education, Environment, Flora and Fauna, Invertebrates, K-12, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Travel, Uncategorized, Volunteerism

LIVE from the SLO Coast District — It’s Coastal Explorers Virtual Summer Camp!

Camper Lillie shows off her finished seastar - photo credit Camper Parent Jen Lillie really enjoyed the week this week, and has been sharing her knowledge with us daily. Robin... read more →
  • August 14, 2020
  • Cara OBrien and Robyn Chase
  • No Comments
  • Beach, Education, Environment, Flora and Fauna, K-12, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Uncategorized

Making an Impact – SLOMotion Film

You know when you meet someone and they exude a certain quality that just says “good human?” Well that is Hayley Nenadal. Last May, we were contacted by Hayley, a... read more →
  • August 12, 2020
  • Alissa Maddren
  • No Comments
  • Activism, Environment, Film, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Travel, Uncategorized

Birding by Window

Photo by Marlin Harms One good thing that has come out of Covid-19’s Stay At Home Order is that people are paying attention to what goes on in their own... read more →
  • July 31, 2020
  • Claudia Freitas
  • No Comments
  • Environment, Flora and Fauna, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

« Previous Page — Next Page »

Recent Posts

  • Rewild the Family: A Practical Guide to Easing Nature-Deficit for Parents and Kids December 15, 2025
  • Tidepools: The Secret Life December 11, 2025
  • How You Can Be a Park Steward Everyday November 19, 2025
  • Taking Flight: Migratory Winter Birds Along the Pacific Flyway October 30, 2025
  • From Coast to Mountains: The Western Monarch’s Annual Migration September 30, 2025

Contact Us

202 Tank Farm Road (Suite H2) San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Phone: 805.548.0390 E-Mail: info@centralcoastparks.org Web: centralcoastparks.org

Stay Connected

Enter your email address to receive our weekly newsletter and 20 percent off any item in our online store!

Support CCSPA When You Shop on Amazon!

Select Central Coast State Parks Association as your preferred charity, and start shopping!

Please Support Our Partners

State Parks Seal State Parks Seal
© 2023 CCSPA (Tax ID #: 51-0198869). All Rights Reserved. Photos by Mike Baird and Highway 1 Road Trip