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Figueroa Mountain One-Day Hike/Bike

Double Your Fun

Mileage: 3.0 ascending hike and 8.5 miles easy cycling. Suggested time: Approximately 4 hours, not including driving time to Santa Ynez Read story.

By Dan McCaslin
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012
Features

Nature’s Medicine Cabinet

Here’s a look at Sue Reinhart’s fascinating and useful Medicinal Plant Cards of the tri-county region. Read story.

Polar Bear Capital of the World

A Canadian adventure to Churchill, Manitoba is chilling in more ways than one. Read story.

Winter Succulents

Thousands of fleshy spires are emerging from their green rosettes of leaves and soon the millions of tubular flowers ... Read story.

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OP Your Trail Treat

Have you ever noticed those tiny trail treats that seem to be popping up along the trails? Read story.

By Ray Ford

Starbucks Leaves a Bad Taste in a Very Needy Guy

Ray checks out the new VIA line of coffee. Read story.

By Ray Ford
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Parma Park - East

More rugged terrain, the main eastside hike takes you to a great view point. Read story.

By Ray Ford

Parma Park - West

Originally owned by the Parma Family, the west part of the park is perfect for an early morning or ... Read story.

By Ray Ford
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