Will Trails and Beaches be Closed?

Should we be concerned about the prospect of trail and beach closures during this challenging time? A check of local park and forest agency websites provides a clear and up-to-date picture. Generally speaking, so long as you are not in a group of more than two people and you are maintaining a safe social distance of six feet from others, it is ok to go outside for exercise, a walk or fresh air....
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Santa Ynez Valley Trail Ride

@ Midland School Ranch Trails On Saturday a group of 18 equestrians joined Trails Council board members Otis Calif and Natalie Hodges on an autumn tour of the beautiful Midland School Ranch Trails in the foothills of the San Rafael Mountains. The group took in panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Valley from a distinctive Blue Oak woodland setting. Astride either horses or mules, the trail riders...
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New Trails at Baron Ranch

[NOVEMBER 2020 UPDATE: the new bridge is being installed]. We are looking forward to announcing the opening of new trails at Baron Ranch early in 2021. We have made great headway raising funds needed to complete this major trail addition to our community. More than ever, your help is needed to make the last leg of our fundraising campaign a success. We hope you will join other community members...
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Trails & Tacos | Latino Conservation Week | 2017

JOIN US on July 22nd for our celebration of Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra. Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. We are joining organizations throughout the country who are working to bring awareness to Latino support for...
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Photo Contest Takes Aim on Gaviota’s Scenic Beauty

The Santa Barbara County Trails Council (Trails Council), a non-profit advocacy group that supports trail use for all types of outdoor recreation, announced the launch of the Gaviota Coast Photo Contest. The goal of the competition is capturing significant moments that evoke the feel and mood of the Gaviota Coast in Santa Barbara County. This area is one of the largest remaining stretches of...
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Island View Trail Race Takes Off Running

In the early morning hours of September 11th over 100 runners made their final preparations for the Island View Trail Race. Both the 4-mile and 10-mile race began at 7:30am from the parking lot at Carpinteria High School. After the shotgun start the runners gradually spread apart as they sped past the narrow gateway to the Franklin Trail. We did not have to wait long for Carpinteria's Victor...
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