Touring
July 2017 to Fall 2018: Brief delays on rec trail at Hoffman Ave, Monterey
Will you be traveling on the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail’s City of Monterey section, AKA Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail? At Hoffman Avenue, expect periodic, brief delays of about five minutes. Why? Because people stop to kiss there? No, sillies. It’s because the Monterey Bay Aquarium is constructing a new Center for Ocean Education…
Camping in Monterey County
Everyone makes mistakes, even renowned guidebooks. Camping in Monterey County? Trust a local!
Earth Pilgrim in Monterey County and beyond: Jody Emerson Quintana
Update: Jody no longer maintains her Earth Pilgrim blog, so all links to it have been removed from this post. We are otherwise leaving this post intact. California native Jody Emerson Quintana, a resident of Monterey County since 1972, embarked on a pilgrimage by bike on May 1, 2017. She began this journey from the Carmel Mission…
Summer 2018: Ciclovía Salinas Youth Internships
Could this be the coolest youth op in Monterey County? Many would say YES! Students age 13-18 who live in Salinas–along with young people residing in Salinas who graduated high school in Summer 2017–are invited to apply for a Youth Internship with Ciclovia Salinas. Interns will become integral team members and will be part of…
Big Sur: Bicycling, and other tips, for the Big Sur Coast
Short link to this post: http://bit.ly/BikeBigSur. If you’re inclined to bike Big Sur… Please first take time to scroll down this post till you see Jackson blowing his horn. Below him, read “Tips for Bicycling the Big Sur Coast.” Help protect beautiful Big Sur. Take the Big Sur Pledge: http://bigsurpledge.org Who bikes Big Sur? Santa Cruz County residents Renee…
Aussies, others ask: Immigration – What’s up with U.S. policies?
On the local, state, national, and international level, many of us in the United States are taking actions to express that we respect and appreciate the cultural richness of our country. The U.S. has long been affectionately referred to as a melting pot, a nation of immigrants. For much more about that, including what the Soledad City Council, Seaside City…