The Coast Is Clear
When visitors to the Central Coast ask what time the fog will lift, locals answer: Just wait till fall. The good news is the clearer skies typically stretch into winter, too. This season, go hike the hills, paddle to a lighthouse, and explore coastal caves near the classic beach town of Avila Beach.
Cave Culture
Hike to Cave Landing and Pirates Cove from Avila Beach
Small Craft Morning
Kayaking San Luis Obispo Bay to Point San Luis Lighthouse
Old SLO Hills
Hike Johnson Ranch Open Space Near San Luis Obispo
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Road Trip Ahead: Oregon Outback
Remote open spaces, camping under true Dark Skies, hiking and biking trails galore, wildlife refuges, and hot springs! Plan your road trip to the Oregon Outback this summer.
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