http://www.centralcoastoutdooradventures.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:40:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A simple hello, or a smile, can go a long way. I've been realizing that more and more these last few weeks as I trudge down the Bob Jones Trail trying to push just a bit harder than I did the week before. It actually surprises me sometimes just how ... http://www.centralcoastoutdooradventures.com/?p=1152 The Central Coast Cancer Challenge is a little more than two weeks away, but excitement in the community is already building! KSBY is one of several proud sponsors this year, and it's truly going to be an incredible event. It takes over Laguna Lake Park September 18 from 7 a.m. to ... http://www.centralcoastoutdooradventures.com/?p=1144 [caption id="attachment_1137" align="aligncenter" width="346" caption="The Running Group with Jordan"][/caption] Today I did something not many people will ever get to say they did. I ran with Jordan Hasay. Well, okay, it was more like I ran behind Jordan and then got lapped by Jordan, but it was still a lot of ... http://www.centralcoastoutdooradventures.com/?p=1136 ... I go in the ocean without a wetsuit on! This week was probably the best time ever to have Monday and Tuesday as my days off. I've been waiting all summer for the mercury to rise high enough to warrant a beach trip and I finally got my chances ... http://www.centralcoastoutdooradventures.com/?p=1132 [caption id="attachment_1128" align="aligncenter" width="403" caption="Blanket of Clouds over Shell Beach"][/caption] I'm coming out of a 2-week laziness groove and decided to hit the hills to rejuvenate my outdoor activity level! (Those bouts of laziness can be dangerous!) I've been running on Saturdays for the past few weeks, but have still felt ... http://www.centralcoastoutdooradventures.com/?p=1127 My story Thursday was about a proposed solar farm project in the Carrizo Plain area. It's about 1:20 away from San Luis Obispo, down Highway 58. Really feels like a different world almost, very little traffic, beautiful landscapes, with self-sustaining farms dotting the sides of dirt roads. It was great ... http://www.centralcoastoutdooradventures.com/?p=1123 [caption id="attachment_1118" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Aerosmith Takes the Stage"][/caption] As much as I love covering the fair for work, I absolutely love going just for fun! Last year, I blogged about seeing Boyz II Men at the Santa Barbara County Fair, and seeing Kelly Clarkson, Journey and KISS at the Mid-State Fair. ... http://www.centralcoastoutdooradventures.com/?p=1117 As an English Writing major I studied all sorts of literature in college. I took entire classes dedicated solely to Chaucer and then to Shakespeare. The language is tricky, but I also think there's something beautiful about it. One of the other perks of studying Shakespeare, was driving to Navy ... http://www.centralcoastoutdooradventures.com/?p=1114 I was browsing the good ol' internet and came across yet another great resource for finding family activities and summer fun across the Central Coast. It's called Central Coast Kids, and it offers everything from outdoor recreation sports, to indoor activities and shopping hot spots. Could be worth a look ... http://www.centralcoastoutdooradventures.com/?p=1109 [caption id="attachment_1106" align="aligncenter" width="414" caption="Sophia helped by JHH, courtesy of JHH"][/caption] Here is a story we were not able to bring you on Saturday, July 10, but I wanted to share it with all of you anyways! Jack's Helping Hand (JHH) held its annual fundraiser at the Santa Margarita Ranch that ... http://www.centralcoastoutdooradventures.com/?p=1102