Lake Fire Closure Update
LAKE FIRE CLOSURE UPDATE Hello Friends, When we last wrote, the Lake Fire was tearing up Figueroa Mountain and seemed destined to burn much of the Santa Barbara Backcountry. Fortunately, thanks to all the great work completed
Fire Restrictions, the Lake Fire, and Fire History
Lake Fire Progression Map as of 7/11/24, courtesy of Inciweb. FIRE RESTRICTIONS AND THE LAKE FIRE Fire restrictions went into effect across the Los Padres Forest on June 29th as fuel moisture levels dropped toward
Lake Fire History: July 11, 2024
The Lake Fire started in the late afternoon July 5 somewhere in the Zaca Lake drainage. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The Lake Fire ignition point was very close to where
TRAIL VOLUNTEERS: Piedra Blanca Trail
Piedra Blanca Trail Project May 8 – 12, 2024 Sunset on Piedra Blanca, Nick D. Hello Friends, LPFA and our wonderful volunteers have spent A LOT of time in the San Rafael Wilderness this season.
TRAIL VOLUNTEERS: Return to Happy Hunting Ground, Working Vacation
Happy Hunting Ground Working Vacation Continues April 22-28, 2024 Hello Friends, The LPFA and our wonderful trail volunteers just completed 3 miles of trail restoration (technically 2.9, but who’s counting?) within the San Rafael Wilderness as
Manzana Trail is Where It’s At!
Hello Friends! It’s trail season and the LPFA will once again be hosting a Working Vacation to help maintain the backcountry trails of the Los Padres Forest. This season we are focusing on restoring the beloved
Backcountry Season is NOW! – Los Padres Forest
Spring has sprung or is springing across the Los Padres… The grass is green, the big mountains are covered in snow, the creeks and rivers are flowing strong and the mountains should be calling ~
Notice of Opportunity for Public Review OHMVR Grant Program (G24)
The Los Padres Forest Association has applied for funding to complete projects in the Ojai and Mt. Pinos Ranger Districts. All projects support the OHV program within the Los Padres National Forest. The opportunity for public review
