OUTDOOR KITCHEN: Make yourself a cocktail to go with that campfire
Nothing goes better with a campfire than a cocktail. Especially if it’s in an insulated cup that prevents your fingers from freezing while you hold it. With all of the canned cocktails out there at the moment, it’s easy to pick up a few and toss them in the cooler. But they are pricey. …
FEATURE: Secretive bike race The SLO Little 500 puts the “fun” in dysfunction!
Since 2010, a few times a year at an undisclosed location and a time and date so secret you must check social media to discover it, a gathering of rogue, fun-loving bicyclists participate in an underground, unsanctioned, and arguably illegal bike race known as the SLO Little 500. Once there, each team of four riders…
Get Outside – Winter/Spring 2025
The only one preventing you from trying new things is you. Take a page out of Andrea Rooks’ book and step out of your normal life into the unknown. She tried archery last year and it shot her in the heart. She’s all in on the sport now and chatted with Central Coast Archery about…
FEATURE: Archers of all ages find a wealth of resources and community at Central Coast Archery
Take aim Central Coast Archery is located at 12334 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo. For information about classes, gear, store hours, or to book a lane, visit centralcoastarchery.com or call (805) 439-1570. “Lift your chin.” I did, just a little, before releasing the string. It made a difference, enough that I smiled and…
FEATURE: Three SLO County organizations are planting trees to help improve quality of life
Trees. A focal point for any ecosystem, an important component to a community, and the prime player in combating climate change. “Trees are really good at sequestering carbon, so they take carbon from the atmosphere and hold it in their leaves and in their bark and especially in their roots,” Brian Metcalf from the Rotary…
TRAILBLAZING: Run SLO Club provides a social and inclusive space while enjoying the sport of running
Hit the club Find SLO Run Club on Instagram at @runsloclub. Runs are usually on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. Meet, run, socialize. That’s the philosophy of the Run SLO Club—a group dedicated to enjoying the sport of running in a more inclusive and connective way. Run SLO Club Creator Natalie…
GEAR HUB: California has four locations on the Ikon Pass with unlimited ski days at each
I get it, skiing is an expensive sport. By the time you buy or rent gear and book accommodations, you still haven’t even paid for a day pass—which is typically no less than $100 per person. I ran into a financial dilemma during ski season in Utah. Wanting to ski at least twice a week,…
OUTDOOR KITCHEN: The options are endless when it comes to making the perfect coffee brew outside
If you’re anything like me, you need a cup of coffee first thing in the morning no matter where you’re at—whether it be at home, on vacation, or even waking up in a tent in the middle of the forest. The fun thing about coffee is its versatility. It can be as simple as warm…
FEATURE: Operation Surf emphasizes wellness in surfing and the curative power of giving back
Join the operation Visit operationsurf.org/programs/monthly-surf-day to join the email list. To participate in programs or sign up for volunteer opportunities, email Operation Surf at info@operationsurf.org. Donations can also be made to the group on operationsurf.org. The waters of Avila Beach became former professional surfer Van Curaza’s arena to learn and play 50 years ago. After…
TRAILBLAZING: Local instructor brings outdoor meditations and other mindfulness rituals to Morro Bay and Cayucos
Content with intent Visit auroraadventures.us to find out more about meditation and yoga instructor Dawn Feuerberg’s ongoing programs. For reservations, visit my805tix.com. Staying on-brand with her first name isn’t a struggle for Dawn Feuerberg. “I am a morning person,” said the Morro Bay-based life coach, teacher, and avid surfer, who begins each day with a…
GEAR HUB: Starting in 2028, reusable propane cylinders will be California campers only option
It can cost up to $65 for a jurisdiction to deal with one single-use propane cylinder that was disposed of improperly. “These things have exploded. … They split open,” said Nate Pelzcar of the California Public Stewardship Council. “We saw these issues arising, and they’ve gotten nothing but worse.” The cylinders he’s referring to are…
OUTDOOR KITCHEN: Tognazzini’s Dockside Too puts you on the water in Morro Bay
Sit outside Tognazzini’s Dockside Too Fish Market is located across from the Morro Bay stacks, right next to the water. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. In the winter, it’s only open until 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Morro Bay has…
