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Coming Soon: Cycling Around Monterey Bay

Detail of one segment of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail out of 20 planned. From MBSST Master Plan.

Santa Cruz transportation officials have adopted a blueprint for Santa Cruz County’s 50-mile portion of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail.

Mountain Bike Access at UCSC: A Panel

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Most of the trails at Upper UCSC are well-known to mountain bikers—and they're illegal. Join a Jan. 29 discussion about what has become a dysfunctional don't-ask-don't-tell situation.

New Coldwater Classic Format A Crowd Pleaser

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Coldwater competitor throwing impressive tricks. Photo by Hanae Armitage

Of course it’s sick to see Kelly Slater shred the waves, but among the audience congregated at the Lane on Wednesday, the consensus was clear: It’s just as sick to uncover brand new raw talent. Maybe sicker.

Nat Geo Cartographer: Santa Cruz Map 'A Real Beast'

Packed with info nuggets, including trail distances, this map really satisfies.

The complexity of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the network of organizations protecting them, put National Geographic mapmakers to the test. A party celebrates the new map's release on Nov. 14.

The Harbor's Stinky Situation

Anchovies in healthy concentrations (at the Monterey Bay Aquarium). Photo by LollyKnit on Flickr.

Tens of thousands of anchovies found themselves trapped in the Santa Cruz harbor last weekend. Eew.

Plastic Trash Art

Judith and Richard Lang have been turning beach trash into art for more than 20 years. They will be at the Sanctuary Exploration Center Wednesday evening.

Judith and Richard Lang are piecing together a beautiful solution to plastic pollution on beaches, one Capri Sun straw at a time.

The San Lorenzo River Project

Groovin' on a Saturday afternoon San Lorenzo River Paddle with the Coastal Watershed Council. Photo by Melissa Foley.

People have talked about saving the San Lorenzo River for decades. Now, amid fresh public awareness of public safety and environmental issues, the idea has a new champion in the Coastal Watershed Council.

Paul Hawken's Good News

'Blessed Unrest' author speaks at Inner Light this evening. Terrence McCarthy photo.

'Blessed Unrest' author speaks at Inner Light Ministries this evening.

A Forester for The Trees

Nadia Hamey with one of the old redwoods on the Cemex property. "They have a will to live," she says. Photo by Clark Tate.

Think commercial loggers can't be environmentalists? Meet Nadia Hamey.

Good Wilderness Medicine: Backcountry Medical Guides

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A BMG instructor and students suffer through another wilderness medicine lesson above Sand Dollar Beach in Big Sur. Photo courtesy BMG.

John Taussig started BMG in 2010 determined to develop a safer backcountry-bound population.

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