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PETER STRAUSS RANCH REOPENS!
Peter Strauss Ranch (PSR) in Agoura Hills, one of the NPS sites in the mountains,…

SaMO Fund Annual Reports
Our latest Annual Report can now be found on this website, along with previous years…

Hiking the backbone trail – Part 11: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE BACKBONE TRAIL
With thanks to The Complete Hiker’s Guide to the Backbone Trail by Doug & Caroline…

COASTAL CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE BOOK
Treat yourself to this beautiful coffee table book and celebrate SoCal’s wonderful wildlife. SAMO Fund…

Hiking the backbone trail – Part 10: Trippet Ranch to Will Rogers state Park
Segments 1 and 2 in The Complete Hiker’s Guide to the Backbone Trail by Doug…

Picnic for the Park 2022
A gorgeous day at King Gillette Ranch was the perfect backdrop for Picnic for the…

Hiking the backbone trail – Part 9: Lois Ewen Overlook to Trippet Ranch (Topanga State Park)
Segments 3, 4, 5, 6 in The Complete Hiker’s Guide to the Backbone Trail by…

Hiking the backbone trail – Part 8: Lois Ewen Overlook to Piuma ROAD
Segments 7, 8 and 9 in The Complete Hiker’s Guide to the Backbone Trail by…

Hiking the backbone trail – Part 7: Corral Canyon trailhead to Malibu Canyon Road
Segment 7 in The Complete Hiker’s Guide to the Backbone Trail by Doug & Caroline…

