Tsunami Chasing
by Janet Koed My friend, Sally Berry, and I had plans to go beach hiking on Gaviota on Saturday and then I was awakened by a tsunami advisory. The wave came all the way from a volcanic eruption in Tonga. […]
West Coast California
Gaviota – Refugio Canyon
by Sally Berry Although I enjoy visiting the Gaviota Coast, I typically stay along the beach leaving the canyons and mountains unexplored. Today was different – I was invited to go along with small group to explore Refugio Canyon. This
Gaviota – Refugio Canyon Read More »
A 2022 Toast to the Gaviota Coast
by Janet Koed New Year’s Day revealed some interesting secrets on the Gaviota Coast. We knew the tide would be exceptionally low and the beach trek from Gaviota State Park to Hollister Ranch would probably be possible. I had never
A 2022 Toast to the Gaviota Coast Read More »
Unusual New Year’s Day Gaviota Hike
Hike Date – Saturday, January 1, 2022 – 1:30 PM by Janet Koed Join GCC for an unusually low tide beach walk at Gaviota State Park. The -1.8 tide will allow us to make this trek further west than normal.
Unusual New Year’s Day Gaviota Hike Read More »
Salt Marsh and Estuary Wetlands on Gaviota Coast
by Greg Karpain The Gaviota Coast spans 76 miles and some 200,000 acres located in western Santa Barbara County between Coal Oil Point and Point Sal. Its southern portion lies between the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and the Los
Salt Marsh and Estuary Wetlands on Gaviota Coast Read More »
Gaviota Double Feature Movie Screening at Night Lizard
by Janet Koed What is a Night Lizard? A night lizard could be a small local reptile rescued from the brink of extinction, or it could be the Santa Barbara craft brewing company, showing a special documentary wildlife film of
Gaviota Double Feature Movie Screening at Night Lizard Read More »
Return to Gaviota Moonlight Style
by Sally Berry It had been many months since my last visit to this area on the Gaviota coast. My past life of wondering about and traveling slowed down during the 2020 pandemic closures. By early spring, I wanted to
Return to Gaviota Moonlight Style Read More »
Hollister Ranch Planning Process – You’re Invited
GCC Encourages your Participation in the Hollister Ranch Planning Process – You’re Invited to Share Your Ideas! The HRCAP Planning Team would like to thank you for staying involved with this planning effort. The State and Planning team have been
Hollister Ranch Planning Process – You’re Invited Read More »
New River Gorge National Park – A New Park
By Steve Forsell Yes there is another new National Park which was designated in December 2020. Having visited all of the other 62 National Parks, my wife, Mary, and I were anxious to keep our list up to date and
New River Gorge National Park – A New Park Read More »
A Peek into the Past – GCC History
By Mike and Sheila Lunsford GCC Organization as Shared by Mike: Let me begin by saying that I was not the organizer of GCC. GCC was a group project of the environmental community who responded to the idea brought up
A Peek into the Past – GCC History Read More »