MRCA Park Closures and Re-Openings
ORDER OF CLOSURE FOR SMMC AND MRCA PARKS AS AMENDED JUNE 16, 2025 Order of closure lifted for all MRCA and SMMC parks, trails, and public accessways except for the […]
REI Outlet Event
REI’s Outlet Event starts today. Dates: 2/24 – 2/27 Offer Details: REI Co-op Members save an extra 25% on 6 great brands at REI Outlet thru 2/27 – Use code […]
Hot-Weather Hiking Tips
Sunny days are perfect for lacing up your boots and heading out in search of an alpine lake, a mountain summit or a dramatic slot canyon. But, along with the […]
REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Awards for 2021
REI has helped generations of people find the right gear for them since 1938. Now, they are using their team’s hard-earned knowledge and expertise to recognize best-in-class gear at the [...]
Four Mountain Lion Kittens Found Under Thousand Oaks Picnic Bench
Last week, National Park Service biologists assisted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) with four mountain lion kittens that were discovered under a picnic table near a Thousand Oaks office building that abuts open space.
How to Choose Hiking Socks
The average person takes 2,000 steps to travel one mile. Factor in the up and down of a hiking trail and the roots and rocks you’ll encounter along the way, and that number only gets higher. With every step, the right socks play a critical role in keeping your feet comfortable and blister-free throughout your journey.
Abnormalities Linked to Inbreeding
News Release Date: September 9, 2020 THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.— A young male mountain lion with physical abnormalities – a kinked tail where the end is shaped like the letter “L” and [...]
How to Clean a Hydration Bladder
You might be thinking, “how does something we fill with clean water ever need cleaning?” But bacteria and mold are resourceful little buggers, and will inevitably find their way into [...]
How to Go Hiking in the Rain
Before you grumble about a gray forecast, it’s worth remembering that giant redwoods, colorful wildflowers and grandiose canyons were all made possible by the relentless pitter patter of a billion raindrops.
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