Los Padres Roadless Areas and the Condor Trail
Looking back along the Condor Trail a few hours before reaching its northern terminus in March 2025. photo, AJerlow Public Comment Period Opens for Rescinding Inventoried Roadless Area Protections A view down Agua Caliente Canyon,
LPFA Summer Updates and Volunteering!
There sure are a lot of wild oats in the meadows this summer. Don’t forget your gaiters…. Hi Friends, It’s been a busy summer here on the Los Padres. The heat puts a damper on
Santa Paula Canyon Cleanup Fund
LPFA needs help raising $1000 to remove trash and graffiti from Santa Paula Canyon! These funds will offset the costs of trash cans, paint and clean up supplies (paint sprayers, batteries, trash bags, grabbers, gloves etc). This
Los Padres Fire Restrictions, Trail Updates and Forest Protections
There’s plenty of places to explore once the heat sets in! Head up high, know your water sources (check HLP), and follow the weather closely to find a cool window for a summer trip in
LPFA x National Trails Day
It’s that time of year to starting taking your LP adventures to higher elevations. Cooler temps and panoramic views abound…. National Trails Day is June 7th this year, and LPFA has 3 projects going on to celebrate. This day is
LPFA’s Recently Worked Trails and Upcoming Events
And beneath the brush we found a trail! Before and after on the Alder Creek Trail, looking the best it has in 20 years…. ALDER CREEK TRAIL UPDATE On April 20th, LPFA wrapped up its
LPFA Working Vacation Season Ain’t Over Yet!
That quick, cold storm last weekend really brought out all the green across the forest. It’s GO time! We make sure to emphasize the VACATION on our Working Vacations! From our recent project on the
The Wheeler Gorge Open House is May 3rd!
Hi Friends, For over 20 years the Los Padres Forest Association (LPFA) has hosted annual Open Houses each spring at the Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center. Our Open Houses are family friendly events where we invite the
Seasonal Gates and Upcoming LPFA Projects
Snow fell lower than usual across many parts of the forest this past weekend. Did you get any sweet snow views? From winter 2024, Michael Blake Hi Friends, We hope you enjoyed the rain, hail
