The Tale of a Beard, Four Paws and a Forest

For such a tiny creature, the arroyo toad sure does wield a lot of clout.

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But So I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep …

The Stars Weren’t Aligned for This One …

Fire has always played a key role in forming forests’ landscapes, and the Los Padres is no exception. One of the more unique instances of its incursion into the backcountry is when recording superstar Johnny Cash accidentally started the Adobe Fire in June 1965.

(Or, “Diamonds in the Rough, Part 2 1/2”)