2008 Blue and Green Guide
2008 Blue & Green Guide
The Indy's Annual Guide to the Outdoors
The sun started its hot shine early this year, spoiling us Santa Barbarans with summertime temperatures when spring was still roaring with rain, wind, and chill in less lucky climes. Read story.
Kayaking Trips at Channel Islands National Park
Paddling the Galapagos of the North
My friend Craig and I were nearing the end of our paddling excursion through Channel Islands National Park: a circumnavigation of Santa Rosa Island, followed by an open ocean sprint through pea soup fog to Santa Cruz Island, and an exploration of the natural wonders on that island’s craggy front side. Read story.
From Muggle to Cacher in the Global Treasure Hunt Known as Geocaching
High-Tech Outdoor Scavenging
When I opened the well-hidden Altoids box on a sunny afternoon not too long ago, I immediately morphed from a “muggle” to a “cacher” in the global treasure hunt known as geocaching. Read story.
A Guide to Bouldering Lingo
Chalk Up & Pull Down with the Best of Them
If you have friends who engage in animated conversations about “crimps” and “slopers,” spend their time swapping “beta,” or whine about their “shredded tips,” there’s only one rational explanation: You’re hanging out with boulderers. Read story.
Six Great Places to Get Outdoors
Hiking Blue, Hiking Green
There’s a warm breeze as I hike up through the tall stands of mustard near Gaviota State Park. Read story.
Lions and Rattlers and Bears, Oh My!
Wild Things
When I first took to hiking in Los Padres Forest alone, amid the bear scat and cougar paw prints, I carried a large rock, prepared for an encounter with a large predator. Read story.
2008 Blue & Green Guide Listings
Adventure for Hire
Adventure for Hire. Read story.
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