Los Padres Fire Restrictions & Trail Update
The heat is here and seasonal water sources are drying up. It’s the time of year to explore the higher elevation spots of the Forest. The marine layer clearing and occasional thunderstorms can make for
LPFA Piedra Blanca Working Vacation
The Santa Barbara Highcountry on a clear spring day. A view that never ceases to inspire. Always good to take a moment to remember how lucky we are to have a place like the Los Padres
‘Tis the Season for Los Padres Calendars!
IT’S LOS PADRES CALENDAR SEASON! The 2026 Los Padres calendars have arrived and are selling fast. Make sure to get yours before they’re gone! They feature stunning photos from across the forest and are sure
LPFA Working Vacation Season Ain’t Over Yet!
That quick, cold storm last weekend really brought out all the green across the forest. It’s GO time! We make sure to emphasize the VACATION on our Working Vacations! From our recent project on the
Call for Photos and November Volunteering with LPFA!
2025 Los Padres Calendar: CALL FOR PHOTOS! Hi Friends, We’re still looking for photos from Forest users to fill the pages of our annual Los Padres-themed Wall Calendar!Last year’s calendar was a smashing success, help
LPFA Used Gear Sale, D13 and Call for Photos
THE LPFA USED GEAR SALE HAS ARRIVED! THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH Greetings Friends, The annual LPFA Used Gear Sale is THIS SUNDAY, from 11am to 1pm at Manning Park, site A/2. This year’s sale features ridiculously
LPFA Hiring & Fall Volunteer Opportunities
How cool were all those amazing clouds this past week? Photo Ron ‘always in the’ Noe. Hello Friends, It sure has been hot this past week or so. Hopefully, despite the heat, you’ve been able
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
