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In depth stories about places to go, things to see and what to know. Focusing on the Santa Barbara area but featuring the western states.

FEBRUARY

21

2010

Unicyclist’s Love Affair with Foothills

Man Drives 200 Miles to Ride Santa Barbara Trails

Worldwide sensation Terry Peterson started one-wheeling just four years ago at the age of 50. Read story.

JANUARY

24

2010

Evening Campfire

Photo of the Day — Carp State Beach

Evening photo from the mouth of Carpinteria Creek highlights a pleasant evening campfire. Read story.

JANUARY

19

2010

Remembering the 2005 Storms

Trails Took a Major Hit During the January 2005 Winter Storms; This Year's Pattern Is Similar

Three years ago Cold Spring Trail was almost destroyed by floods. Will it happen again? Read story.

JANUARY

9

2010

My Own Private Utah

In Search of Serious Snow and Winterized Relaxation in the Mormon State's Wasatch Range

In search of serious snow and winterized relaxation in the Mormon state's Wasatch Range. Read story.

JANUARY

6

2010

Cell Phone App Combats Weeds

Hikers Can Help Document Invasive Plants

Hikers can now document invasive species in national parks. Read story.

DECEMBER

11

2009

DA Explains Jesusita Fire Charges

Local Attorney Disputes Charges Facing Craig Ilenstine and Dana Larsen

DA's office explains fire charges; local attorney disputes them. Read story.

NOVEMBER

27

2009

Aboard the Spirit of Dana Point

Tall Ship a Lively Maritime History Classroom

This year when a Tall Ship anchored in Santa Barbara, Katherine Ferry climbed aboard for a sail, a swashbuckling opera, and an overnight shift as a safety officer on the Spirit of Dana Point, replica of an 18th Century schooner. Read story.

NOVEMBER

6

2009

Rattlesnake and San Roque Side of Jesusita Trails to Re-Open Friday

All Trails Within the Mission Canyon Area to Remain Closed

Trails now open to the public after hydromulch work completed. Read story.

OCTOBER

8

2009

Channel Islands Adventure

Whale Watching, Nature Hikes, and Kayaking with Truth Aquatics

Whale watching, hikes, and kayaking with Truth Aquatics. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

30

2009

Coyote Fire: Sept 22-Oct 1, 1964

Forty-five Years Ago A Faulty Muffler Brings Our Worst Fears

Ray takes a look back at our area's first big urban wildfire. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

19

2009

Refugio Fire September 6-15, 1955

79,000+ Acre Fire Ravages Gaviota Coast for 10 Days

Ray Ford takes a look at a major and well-recorded front-country fire in Santa Barbara. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

15

2009

Illegal Trail-Cutting Efforts Continue to Concern Forest Officials

Mountain Biker Seriously Injured on Cold Spring Trail by Unauthorized Trail Work

Illegal trail work begins to impact user safety in the front country. Read story.

SEPTEMBER

12

2009

Douglas Family Preserve Improvements Scheduled Next Week

Trail Maintenance Work and Native Plant Restoration Highlight Efforts at the Preserve

Douglas Preserve to undergo much needed improvements thanks to a Land Trust grant. Read story.

AUGUST

27

2009

County Unveils Hydromulch Program for Jesusita Burn Areas

Maps Identify Areas to Be Sprayed

Maps provide a close look at locations of Jesusita Fire hydromulching. Read story.

AUGUST

23

2009

Out of the Lizard's Mouth

Climbing the Beautiful Sandstone Mountain

The sandstone outcroppings crowning the Santa Ynez mountain range above the South Coast can take wonderfully weird shapes. Read story.

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