EARTH DAY HIKE with Joan Hartmann

Join us for a scenic hike with Supervisor Joan Hartmann to the Naples Bluffs in celebration of Earth Day and Healthy People Healthy Trails Month in Santa Barbara County. We'll meet at the gate at Naples Access Road and Langtry Avenue. The terrain is rather flat, but climbing through or over a small ranch gate may be required. No beach access is planned. Please bring plenty of drinking water,...
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New Trail Unveiled on the Gaviota Coast

Grand Opening of Arroyo Quemado Trail Set for February 16, 2024 Nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers rejoice! Santa Barbara County proudly announces the grand opening of the highly anticipated Arroyo Quemado Trail at Baron Ranch, a scenic new addition to the Gaviota Coast's recreational tapestry. Please mark your calendars for Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10 am as we officially...
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Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Captured by Artists

New Exhibit Showcases Plein Air Paintings by Members of SCAPE Santa Barbara, Calif. (October 09, 2023) — This summer, artists with the Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment (SCAPE) set their eyes on painting landscapes that capture the beauty of the parks, trails, and open spaces in Santa Barbara County. Over 140 paintings will be displayed at the Music Academy...
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Baron Ranch Trails Open

Baron Ranch is now open after extensive repairs have been completed. The trail is open but at a high cost. The recent storms caused extensive damage, including landslides, washouts, gullies, fallen trees, and significant erosion. Why? Because the landscape has not fully recovered since the Alisal Fire swept through the area 17 months ago. Your support for additional trail work is needed. Your...
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California Missions Trail Guidebook Launch in Santa Barbara

In his new book, The California Missions Trail: From Sonoma to San Diego, author Sandy Brown names California as the journey's star. With turn-by-turn directions for an epic long-distance trail that passes through 14 counties on its 800-mile route, the author captures a slice of California's unique landscapes, people, history, and cultural heritage. From the beginning, the California Missions...
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Artists Capture Landscape Images

New Exhibit Showcases 100 Plein Air Paintings Created by Members of SCAPE Santa Barbara, Calif. (June 06, 2022) — This spring, artists with the Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment (SCAPE) set their eyes on painting scenes from the California Missions Trail between Carpinteria and Guadalupe. The historic trail represents a journey in time that begins with the footsteps of...
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