At last! The Los Padres National Forest has finally reduced the Soberanes fire closure order. Most of the Ventana Wilderness is now open, although the western Pine Ridge Trail, Terrace Creek Trail & spurs remain closed (see attached map). Have fun out there, but be safe & remember that we ar...

Good point & I'll admit a little speculation on #3, but have heard FS murmurings of fire concerns & limited staffing / response capability due to so many fires all over the west. "Burnt to cinders" though some of the backcountry may be, regrowth has been heavy enough that many veg ...

Alladin, We hear you & definitely relate to your frustration at the lengthy Forest closure. The LPNF Monterey Ranger District is public land & the public should have access. The VWA has been advocating for re-opening the District (or at least a reduction of the closure area) for months &...

Wherever you decide to camp, please remember, NO CAMPFIRES, not even in established fire rings. Throughout the Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District it's cold-camping only until fire restrictions are lifted, usually sometime around December. Check the LPNF website for current restricti...

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Effective August 11th, 2017, Los Padres National Forest has banned roadside camping on Nacimiento-Fergusson Road. Forest Order and map are attached, please spread the word.

Effective August 11th, 2017, Los Padres National Forest has banned roadside camping on Nacimiento-Fergusson Road. Forest Order and map are attached, please spread the word.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival tickets are now on sale at- https://goldenstatetheatre.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=10 Follow our Facebook event page for film trailers, raffle prizes & details as they're announced- http://tinyurl.com/yag4t96l We hope you'll join us at the Golden State T...

Wild & Scenic Film Festival tickets are now on sale at- https://goldenstatetheatre.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=10 Follow our Facebook event page for film trailers, raffle prizes & details as they're announced- http://tinyurl.com/yag4t96l We hope you'll join us at the Golden State T...

I'm glad this one was contained so quickly, but as this photos attests, suppression efforts made a real mess of Santa Lucia Creek near the Arroyo Seco confluence.