Author: Bryan Conant

LPFA Transverse – Fall Colors

Fall Sunset Over Santa Cruz Peak, photo Humphrey Hello Everyone, I recently asked a friend of mine who grew up on the East Coast if she noticed the seasons here in California.  She has lived

LPFA Transverse – It’s Fall?

Hello.  It might technically be Fall now, but doesn’t it feel like Summer still?  Today we had temps across the Los Padres nearing triple digits.  Santa Maria hit an all-time high for October 2 and

LPFA Transverse – HOTEMBER

                    Whoa, has it been hot!  September is usually one of the hottest months across the Los Padres and 2014 is no different.  Most of the

LPFA Transverse – First Week of September

WBP View, photo Masticator Good Afternoon.  I thought we’d start right off with the eye candy.  Great shot taken a few weeks back looking west from the top of West Big Pine (WBP) in the

LPFA Transverse – End of August 2014

Hello Everyone, It’s been a busy week in the Los Padres. Tragically, the two week search for missing backpacker Arvin Nelson is wrapping up in the Ventana Wilderness. We’re overdue for some good news, lets

LPFA Transverse – A Zone Hunting 2014

                    Good Afternoon Los Padres,The main topic of today’s update is the start of the A Zone South hunting season, but before we get into that

LPFA Transverse – 7.20

Hi There, Usually the summer weather in the Los Padres is pretty boring.  This has not been the case of late.  About a week ago, our interesting weather started with a southerly monsoonal flow that

The 8th of July Version

HELLO LOS PADRES, Hope everyone is well and finding some time to get on the trails.  Couple quick updates and information to share with you.  If you have any announcements or information that you’d like

Getting a Facelift

The LPFA is getting an internet facelift.  Hang tight (get it?) while we work this out.  Questions or comments please send to:  info@lpforest.org Until then……….