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Photo by Ray Ford

Mushroom Delight

Winter Leaves and a Solitary White Mushroom on the Big Sur Riverbank.

Often in Big Sur my gaze is upwards and outwards — and I forget to look down. But in the winter, especially when the rain has softened them, the leaves provide beautiful patterns, multi-colored in a range of earth tones. This day a solitary white mushroom has poked its head up through the sycamore leaves, providing an even more captivating photo. Read story.

By Ray Ford
Sunday, June 22, 2008
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County Fire Thanks the Community

County thanks the community for its cooperation during the Gap Fire and for its generosity and support for firefighter ... Read story.

Gap Fire Intensifies

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Though not moving quickly at this point, the Gap Fire could be the big one residents have always feared. Read story.

Basin Fire Expands Dramatically

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Last night, the Basin Fire expanded dramatically as it burned through dry, heavy brush, forcing new evacuation warnings. Read story.

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Learning from the Gap Fire

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Probably no one had the anniversary of the Zaca Fire on their mind two weeks ago when smoke was ... Read story.

By Ray Ford

Hot Days, No Water, and Dead Dogs

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Erin and Brian Caramadre are from Thousand Oaks, but they visit Santa Barbara often because they love our trails. ... Read story.

By Ray Ford
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Reptiles Return to Wheeler Gorge this Saturday

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If your kids are curious about snakes, this Wheeler Center program is for them. Read story.

By Mike Havstad

Kim’s Kite: The Eyes Have It

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Learn more about birds of prey this Saturday at Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center. Read story.

By Mike Havstad
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