A Bird's Eye View by Mike Stiles
The topic of which binocular to buy invariably arises when birders flock together. In this article we will explore the tools of the trade that every birder needs -- binoculars, and spotting scopes. Read More
Channel Islands Blog by Rouvaishyana
I had been to the Channel Islands a few times previously. In 2006, I went to Santa Cruz Island with a friend. We stayed 2 nights and parts of 3 days, kayaking in the sea caves and hiking around the island both by day and at night, and camping in a tent. In fall 2008, I went whale-watching with a small group out of Santa Barbara. The highlight for the day was blue whales, and the trip included a short cruise along the northwest shore of Santa Cruz Island to see the entrance to Painted Cave, the longest sea cave in the world. This was most impressive and whetted my appetite to go back. Read More
Exploring the Coast by Ruth Ann Angus
If you are cruising Highway 1 north of Cayucos, you can't miss the official highway census sign for the town of Harmony, claiming population 18. A visit to this tiny settlement is a step back in time.
The first building on your right as you drive into town is a small red clapboard house. Aarika Wells, who lived there for several years with her cat, serves as historian of Harmony and an afternoon touring with her will give you a wealth of area history. The old outhouse structure behind Aarika's house sets off the flavor of the town and puts you in the mood to go back in time to the 1800s at the birth of the town. Read More
Eye on the Estuary by Shari Sullivan
It's that time again . . . summer is drawing to a close and our beaches and coastline are quieting down after a very busy season. I love the quiet, but I'm always saddened by the high volume of trash left behind. If you've walked the beaches lately, or even just watched the tidal flow in and out of the bay, you're sure to have seen the increase in cans, bottles, and plastics that should have made their way into recycling bins. Learn More
Let's Go Green by Lawson Schaller
Do you have any remodeling projects coming up? Perhaps a fresh coat of paint in the kitchen, bath, or a child's bedroom? If so, there are a lot of good choices out there for building it green. From paints to 2x4's, cabinets, counter tops, or flooring - there are options that are better for indoor and outdoor air quality and better overall for the environment. Read More
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