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
LPFA Used Gear Sale: NOVEMBER 7, TUCKER’S GROVE
Down to Indian Creek, October 2015 Hello Everyone, Wow, did you get to see the thunderstorms yesterday? A good portion of the LP had some fantastic thunder and lightning yesterday afternoon. While the fireworks were
Los Padres Volunteer Hours & Water Reports
Pine Mountain Alpenglow, October 2015 Hi Everyone, A little official business to take care of today. The Forest Service reports volunteer hours in conjunction with their fiscal calendar, which runs from October 1 – September
LOS PADRES: Madulce Trail Project & Upcoming Used Gear Sale
Hi Everyone – Happy Wednesday! We wanted to pass along two upcoming projects/events that the LPFA will be sponsoring in the coming months. Hope you can make it. Thanks and more to come soon…… Madulce
Autumn Backpacking is Here
VWR Greg Jenkins came upon this stubborn bear literally in the middle of the Madulce Trail, Summer 2015 Season’s Greetings Everyone! Today is the autumnal equinox here in the northern hemisphere. This happens once a
Labor on Adopt-A-Trail
Bombing Cuesta, photo Shaw Happy Labor Day Everyone, I love Labor Day, it’s our day! Right? Labor day is “a public holiday or day of festivities held in honor of working people”. That’s what I’m
Cuesta Fire Dodging Lead Bullets
Image, NASA A series of fires were started last Sunday evening as a result of a northbound truck along Hwy 101 in SB and SLO Counties dragging a chain and the sparks from that chain
Sunny Days & Meteor Nights
Howdy Everyone, SUN is the word of the week as some of us are bracing for what is looking like a hot weekend across the Los Padres. By Saturday most of the LP should be
