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 →
While it’s tempting to want to experience the magic of the Central Coast State Parks with your furry friend, not every park allows access for dogs. Oftentimes, they are prohibited... read more →
At times I wished the beating midday sun would sequester itself; fold into early evening perhaps, and salute the cooler breeze hiding in those 5 o’clock hours to come forth.... 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 →
In Ray Bradbury's 1952 short story, A Sound Louder Than Thunder, hunters of the future time travel to the prehistoric past to hunt T-Rexes. During the hunt, one hunter accidentally... read more →
I heard the high-pitched screech of the red-tailed hawk. Normally I would look up to catch sight of the hawk, but today I searched the sky below me. I was... read more →
Beautiful rock formations, intertidal zones flush with marine life, and long swathes of beach stretching along the coastline are just one of many reasons to visit the Estero Bluffs State... read more →
California’s central coast is blessed with some of the best camping locations and the most beautiful beaches. A great way to experience both of these central coast glories is by... read more →
Harmony Headlands State Park fully embodies its name. A headland is a piece of land with a sheer drop-off into a body of water. A harmony is an arrangement blended... 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 →