Let's begin the 2025 magical holiday season with pizza, a short walk up the road, and Moorpark College's "Wild Lights" event at its Teaching Zoo (EATM). Wild Lights is a...

Head on over to the New SoCal eBike Riders for a special bike tour

Many of us from this group will attend this event. In the past, the Ventura Wine Walks have been a really incredible time! The festival takes place along 4 blocks...

The holidays have arrived and it’s time for some holiday spirit at the Santa Paula Theater with the production of “A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” but with a twist… In a festive...

Another HWD Original! The world-famous HWD Ranch is located within the stunning Hidden Creeks parkland near the confluence of Browns Creek and Mormon Creek. The parkland provides a key migration...

We are at the earliest sunsets of the year until Dec 11th, at which time will start gaining some light in the evenings. PIc is Sunset on the Rocky Peak...

5 miles, 500' gain, Beginner This hike is a great trail for beginners because all the elevation gain is distributed. It is a walk down a rolling fire road through...

The Hike This is a moderate 4.8-miles, out and back, hike with an elevation gain of 810’. My hikes are slow paced (1.5-2 mph) and the end time is approximate...

This week: Cold Springs - East Fork. Meet at Cold Springs Trailhead on Mountain Drive. This route climbs local favorite Cold Springs Trail passing waterfalls and several iconic waypoints; city...

Enjoy the magic of hiking the Chumash trail in the dark. Bring a flashlite and come feel the night with us. And, most importantly, get outdoors after working inside all...

4.6 miles, 900' gain, easy-intermediate This route takes us through a beautiful canyon via a counter-clockwise lollipop. Most of the hike has a clear view of the sky, with a...

This week: Rattlesnake to Gibraltar Rock. WINTER SOLSTICE EDITION!! We'll hike up Rattlesnake to the Meadow where we'll turn RIGHT up to Gibraltar Road. The hike to the road is...