Tuesday
Jul242012
Morro Bay: Like a Rock (Montecito Sportsman)
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 9:59AM 
John Burk profiles some of Morro Bay's lesser-known attractions for the Montecito Journal.
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Entries in Morro Bay/Central Coast (9)
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 9:59AM Wednesday
Jun272012
Miracle at Montaña de Oro State Park
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:43AM By Judy M. Zimmerman (first published in Sacramento's Rancho Cordova Grapevine)
A California Condor flies the coast near Morro Bay, May 7, 2012. Photo by Peter Gaede.ALONG THE COAST, not far from San Luis Obispo, only six of us saw the Miracle in Montaña de Oro (Mountain of Gold) State Park last Monday.
As we hiked through the secluded rugged cliffs and hills of golden wild flowers , suddenly a spectacular California condor soared above us, riding the thermals higher and higher, eventually sailing off to the east high over the ridge.
By enlarging their photographs, two local biologists who also spotted the condor identified it as No. 538, a female hatched three years ago. She was given the name of Miracle because she was the first completely wild chick to fledge in Big Sur without management intervention.
“It may be the first sighting of the endangered bird flying above the coast between Montano de Oro and Diablo Canyon since the 1970’s,” said PG&E biologist Sally Krenn.
Tuesday
Jun262012
Ridin’ Solo in Montana De Oro
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 8:29AM Text and image by Lara Kirkner
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SOMETIMES, SOLO ADVENTURES ARE THE BEST. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy camaraderie and companionship, but there’s something about the thrill that accompanies sneaking away from the crowd for an experience that’s all your own.
tagged Morro Bay/Central Coast in Biking, Destinations, Travel
Morro Bay/Central Coast in Biking, Destinations, Travel Monday
Jun252012
Morro Bay: Nature Sublime
Monday, June 25, 2012 at 5:27PM Winner: Focus on Morro Bay: Spring 2012 Tearsheet Contest
text and photos by Barbara L. Steinberg
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INHALE. WATCH THE SUN SET behind Morro Rock, bark at sea lions, call to a night heron, and walk in silence beside a forest of pygmy oaks. At every turn, open spaces and environmentally sensitive biomes of extraordinary splendor await. Miles and miles of nature preserves, state parks, state beaches, and magical places with names like The Elfin Forest elevate Morro Bay’s allure.
Wednesday
May302012
California’s Central Coast: A Dogcation Destination
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 6:43AM Runner-up, Spring 2012 Focus on Morro Bay Tearsheet Contest
by Monica Prelle
On a recent road-trip to the Central Coast, Blueberry, our lick-happy, bird-chasing, 10-year-old pooch, not only found surf and sand, but she also found thorns, ticks and a new best dog friend, Holden.