Hunting Season Boosts Visitor Numbers in Los Padres

Posted by on Aug 12, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments August 12, 2011. With California’s hunting season set to open August 13, Los Padres National Forest officials are advising visitors that many campgrounds will reach full capacity during the opening weekend and may experience higher than normal occupancy levels until the close of hunting season. Visitors are also reminded that Pendola, a popular campground for hunters on the Santa Barbara...
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Tunnel Trail After the Fire

Posted by on Jun 1, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Proposal for Trail Restoration On a windy afternoon in May 2009, a small fire was kindled by sparks from a weed whacker being used to cut grass along Jesusita Trail. Pushed by gusting winds, the flames raced uphill out of San Roque Canyon towards Inspiration Point. Over the next two days the fire spread into Mission Canyon, destroying scores of homes, then reversed itself and headed up towards...
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Outdoor Tips Courtesy of Search and Rescue

Posted by on May 4, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments As Spring and Summer months approach, Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue along with the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office would like to remind all those venturing into the outdoors to keep in mind the following simple suggestions to help make outdoor backcountry activities safe and enjoyable. 1) Know where you are going. Know the name of the trail you will be hiking. To help orientate...
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Don’t Mind the Mess; It’s Temporary

Posted by on Apr 29, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Just to let you know we are doing some heavy experimentation with the website to put together a fun and dynamic look and feel. You can probably tell we have a long ways to go. Hopefully in the next week we'll find something both of us will like!
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Tangerine Falls Rescue

Posted by on Apr 24, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Tangerine Falls. A total of fifteen Rescue personnel from Montecito Fire Department and Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue combined forces to reach and rescue an injured woman on the West Fork of the Cold Springs Trail above Montecito. The 50-year old woman from Newberry Park was hiking up the trail near the intersection to Tangerine Falls when she slipped and rolled over her ankle,...
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SBFD TO CONDUCT PRESCRIBED PILE BURN PROJECT

Posted by on Apr 18, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments SANTA BARBARA, CA – 4/18/2011. On Monday, April 18, the Santa Barbara City Fire Department will be conducting a hazardous vegetation reduction project by prescribed pile burning. In cooperation with local homeowners, the Santa Barbara City Fire Department, through the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District, will conclude its North Ontare Fuels Reduction Project by burning the remaining...
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