Los Padres Calendar: Call for Photos!
Work by LPFA’s trail Crew began on the Madulce Trail last week. And there’s more coming up on the Alamar Saddle Working Vacation…. Hi Friends, It’s the time of year when we start building our annual
LPFA Wheeler Gorge Interpretive Programs are BACK!
Summer sunsets up high in the Los Padres really are something. Looking down Judell Canyon from the Santa Barbara Highcountry…. Wheeler Gorge Interpretive Programs Are BACK! This Saturday, July 18, kicks off LPFA’s Summer Interpretive Programs
LPFA April Forest Update
The higher elevation destinations are waking up and looking for visitors…. photo, AddisonJ Hello Friends, It’s been a fast-paced spring in the Los Padres. In many corners of the forest, it seems we’ve skipped straight
LPFA Spring Volunteering & Forest 411
Most of the high elevation LP got snow last week, some places more than others. A light dusting near San Rafael Mountain…. photo, JasonnB Hello Friends, We’re calling it — spring has SPRUNG! And LPFA
HikeLosPadres, Volunteering & Forest 411
Hello Friends, Lots has happened in the Los Padres over the past month, and we have a ton of GOOD NEWS to share! We have updates on several no-longer-closed roads, Wheeler Gorge Campground, and exciting
LPFA Used Gear Sale is Sunday!
LPFA Used Gear Sale: THIS SUNDAY! Hi Friends, In case you missed it, the 9th Annual LPFA Used Gear Sale will be this Sunday, October 19th, from 10am – 12pm at Tuckers Grove Park, site
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
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
