What’s a WORKING VACATION?
WORKING VACATIONS If you check the dictionary or an online source and look up the antonym for the word VACATION, the first response that comes back is the word WORK. Generally the words WORK and
Surfing Los Padres
Greetings Everyone, Hope you are getting some trail time in this spring-like February we’ve endured. Big news from the LPFA this week is a partnership event we are hosting next week at Surf Brewery in
Los Padres Events, Yeehaw!
Cuyama Badlands Below, Mt. Pinos Above, January 2016; photo Humphrey Good Evening Everyone, Most of the forest saw a good dose of rain today. While the Southern LP is forecast to get less than an
Tis the Season
Hi Everybody, You’re probably not quite finished with your holidays shopping, right? Well, if there are any Los Padres lovers on your list, we wanted to remind you that nothing says fill in
First Six Days of Trailsmas
The LP Forest Service has made it a priority to focus on the restoration of the lands affected by the 2007 Zaca Fire. The highlight of 2015 for the LPFA was being able to team
2016 Los Padres Calendar
Back by popular demand, the LPFA is producing 2016 calendars featuring the spectacular sights from around the Los Padres Forest. We produced 4 years of calendars from 2008-2011 highlighting waterfalls, this time around we’ve opened
Giving Thanks for the Los Padres
A Thankful Los Padres Ursus Most of us will celebrate Thanksgiving this week. While historically Thanksgiving was a day to give thanks for a successful harvest, today it is used to celebrate anything and everything
Freezing Gates of the Los Padres
Big Sur Coastline, Making Even the Worst Photographer Look Good – Chances are you’re reading this with a few more layers of clothes on and a few more windows closed than you had at this
LPFA Used Gear Sale
Los Padres Spring Trail LPFA USED GEAR SALE NOVEMBER 7, 10am – 2pm TUCKER’S GROVE, SITE 5 SANTA BARBARA / GOLETA – The LPFA is really excited to announce a used backpacking/camping gear sale on

