Outdoors Features
La Brea Fire Morning Report
Evacuation warning issues for some ranch areas
Some containment achieved, fire still growing with 20,622 acres involved, first evacuation warning issued. Read story.
La Brea Fire Report
Final report for Monday from USFS
Almost 15,000 acres affected, growth is unchecked and predicted to be extreme in typical hot dry August weather. Read story.
La Brea Fire Pushes North and East
Fire May Now Exceed 10,000 acres in size
Weather predictions proved accurate today, pushing the fire east, but this has put the Sierra Madre crest in danger. Read story.
La Brea Fire Doubles in Size Overnight
Fire Burns in Remote Part of the Backcountry with Little Threat to Structures
La Brea Fire expands rapidly overnight but still not a threat to homes. Read story.
Fire Breaks Out in La Brea Canyon
Flames Spread Rapidly in Upper La Brea Canyon Area
First fire of the season a tough one to fight, but poses little immediate danger to homes. Read story.
Several Jesusita Fire Trails to Re-Open
Mission Canyon Area Trails Will Continue to Remain Closed
Though Mission Canyon trails will stay closed, expect other burn area trails to re-open. Read story.
Glaciers and Grizzlies and Small Town Charm, Oh My
Barney Writes from Montana
Eighty-year-old “Jammer Joe” Kendall twirled his curlicue mustache, climbed into his sleek 1936 Red Bus, and began regaling passengers with stories about Glacier National Park. Read story.
Livin’ the Airstream Life
Santa Barbara Silver Safari Makes Retro Camping a Snap
Santa Barbara Silver Safari makes retro camping a snap. Read story.
I Madonnari 2009
Cool Skies Dominate Memorial Weekend and Even Cooler Chalk Art
Ray and JD share good times and our picks for this year's I Madonnari paintings. Read story.
Adventure for Hire
2009 Blue and Green Guide Listings
2009 Blue and Green Guide listings. Read story.
Jesusita Burn Area Trails Re-Open
Public Allowed Access to the Burn Area; Extreme Caution Advised
Los Padres Forest provides access to trails closed during the Jesusita Fire. Read story.
Blooming Cacti
Spiny Plants Sprout their Fantastic Flowers
May and June is when the spiney cacti sprout their fantastic flowers. Read story.
Lost Secrets of the Sunbird Quicksilver Mine
Finding Joy in the Los Padres National Forest’s Post-Industrial Ruins
Finding joy in the Los Padres National Forest’s post-industrial ruins. Read story.
It’s Show Time
Yellow Flannel Bush Splashes Its Color
The vibrant yellow flannel bush splashes its color around town. Read story.
Ebb and Flow
Need an official excuse to watch the waves all day? Read story.
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