VCS Outdoors

Stories, photos and events to inspire you to get out and live/protect the beautiful outdoors. Central Coast/California/World.

[Mark Olalde @MarkOlalde]

NEW: The fight to protect grotesque/beautiful/iconic Joshua trees has taken twists and turns in recent weeks after a @CenterForBioDiv petition to protect the species met late opposition.

Assemblymember @ChadMayes is now targeting the tree with a new bill.
https://t.co/dINeAPlF4A

[VCS Outdoors @VCSOutdoors]

Like Los Angeles Ventura County beaches to close over July Fourth weekend https://t.co/hM0xQqTR0S via @vcstar

[VCS Outdoors @VCSOutdoors]

Up in the clouds

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Humans are increasingly polluting the ocean with noise. Its effects go far beyond whale strandings. Film supported by @Blancpain1735
https://t.co/lnrvMhFjck

[VCS Outdoors @VCSOutdoors]

Southern California campgrounds reopen Friday. 👏🏾 ⛰ 🏕 https://t.co/hBd7ho2mvG via @vcstar

[VCS Outdoors @VCSOutdoors]

Along the Ventura River.

[Arlene Martinez @avmartinez]

Some Monday moments of zen.

[Arlene Martinez @avmartinez]

This is the coolest thing I've seen all week. I've been skating a lot lately, but to do it in the empty streets of this amazing city would be so, so rad. https://t.co/VVKgKwjRui

[Cheri Carlson @vcCheri]

How do you inspire people to wear a mask on the trail?
These rangers decided to dance 👇
📽️: @SantaMonicaMtns

[Cheri Carlson @vcCheri]

Hey Ventura County. I have a hiking update for you: @SantaMonicaMtns, @MRCAParks and Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency are all expected to reopen Ventura County sites tomorrow (with some restrictions). Check https://t.co/YkHHz9lPcu soon for details

[Arlene Martinez @avmartinez]

I also never get tired of sunsets and long spring nights

[VCS Outdoors @VCSOutdoors]

In honor of Earth Day, here are ways you can celebrate, while social distancing, courtesy of @calparks. Today is the 50th anniversary of the day, prompted in part by the oil spill of 1969 in Santa Barbara. https://t.co/VSnRgXxrDw

[Cheri Carlson @vcCheri]

California Fish and Game Commission just decided a petition to list some of the state's mountain lions under the Endangered Species Act warrants further study.
That means, the mountain lions, including those in the Santa Monicas, will get additional protection during the study

[Monterey Bay Aquarium @MontereyAq]

Fridays are for the birds: Time for the Aviary Cam! https://t.co/7fiQvSSCZN

[Cheri Carlson @vcCheri]

This is happening. You can watch it from your home.
📷: https://t.co/LLgKNfewkr

#California #poppies #bloom

[VCS Outdoors @VCSOutdoors]

🦅 + 🐟+🌺 ➡️ 🏠 = 🤙🏽#stayathome #neverstopexploring #vcsoutdoors https://t.co/sDrLMHvMLs via @vcstar

[Arlene Martinez @avmartinez]

If you're at home with little ones and crafting, are you nailing it like us? Send me your pics and I'll feature some of them in an upcoming @USATODAY #InCalifornia newsletter! #nailedit @RangerRickMags #traderjoes #hauntedhouseinMarch #WFH

[AZNatureMama @thesocalmama]

Here are over 20 outdoor printable activities you can try in your own backyard or during your next nature walk around the neighborhood.

https://t.co/FempTfz1rJ

[VCS Outdoors @VCSOutdoors]

A beautiful day to be in Ventura. #Social_Distancing #vcsoutdoors #ventura

[Cheri Carlson @vcCheri]

Some campgrounds and visitor centers have closed, but local state and national parks are open 🏞️
That said, getting to the Channel Islands right now will be a challenge
Closed: @CAStateParks campgrounds; visitor centers at @CHISNPS, @SantaMonicaMtns & @IslandPackers boat trips