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 of Main St., between N. Fir St and S. Palm St. { TRAIN OPTIONS - travel via the train } Link to Amtrak The train...
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 mood, the ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's present their dizzying version of "A Christmas Carol". A “ragtag group of...
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 corridor and perennial water source to a full complement of large mammals including black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, bobcat, American badger, grey fox, long-tailed...
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 trail Oct 2023. Thank you Teka, WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike in every Sunday afternoon for over 20 years, and he'll be...
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 only. We take breaks, we explore, and we don't leave anyone behind. If this hike isn't for you, please find another that suits your needs....
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 a really cool canyon, and you will find no difficult or extended elevation climbs. This is one of my favorite trails for people new to...
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 overlook, lone tree, Montecito Peak and finally the Spool (water tower) at Camino Cielo. We'll enjoy a snack at the top, perhaps atop the Spool,...
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 day. The pic is the Chumash trail on Nov 14, 2024. Thank you Jimbo WhereAmEye (Tall Mark) has been doing this hike up the Chumash...
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 few parts that have tree cover. We'll be stopping at the half-way point for a snack and beverage share. We'll start at the Palo Comado...
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 13% on average, but does have some brief 20%+ sections. Once we hit the road we'll turn LEFT and hike the road for about a...
Please join us for the Hiking Plus Annual Holiday Dinner. This is a sit down dinner with our Hiking Plus friends in a private room. Because of limited space, everybody initially goes on the waiting list. This is a reservation event. Please RSVP only if you plan on showing up at event time, and remove...
Let's celebrate the holidays with a tiptop shindig of the first order! Kick off the hiking boots and pull on that ugly sweater or shimmy into that party dress! We'll meet at Pedals & Pints in the Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks at 6 PM on Saturday, December 20. ❄️Please RSVP as early as possible...