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A beautiful day off of the California coast at Point Lobos. Source: Pointlobos.org.<\/p><\/div>\n

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California is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. \u00a0From its snow capped, forested mountains to its rugged and sandy coastlines and everything in between, the views and sights never disappoint. \u00a0In order to preserve these landscapes, California has established state parks and reservations. Managing more than 280 parks around the state, the California Department of Parks and Recreation encompasses a larger and more diverse set of natural and cultural areas than does any other state in America (Parks.ca.gov<\/a>). \u00a0They protect the habitats, the wildlife, the environment, and the history of these parks so that our generation and future generations can enjoy their beauty and natural and cultural richness.<\/p>\n

One of these parks is the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. \u00a0Located right off of California central coast\u2019s Cabrillo Highway in Monterey County, Point Lobos State Reserve is home to some of the state\u2019s most diverse and beautiful coastal habitats. Home to dramatic cliffs, coves, rolling meadows, and plenty of wildlife, Point Lobos has been called \u201cthe greatest meeting of land and water in the world,\u201d quoted by landscape artist Francis McComas (pointlobos.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

This park is open to the public, as the state invites people from all over the world to walk through its various hiking trails and wade in its beaches and tide pools to discover the history and amazing wildlife that calls this state park its home. You have two hosts today to show you the beauties of this natural park. My name is Ana Pecoraro and I will be showing you the north side of Point Lobos. \u00a0In the second part of the podcast, Andrew Burrows, your other tour guide, will show you the southern trails. \u00a0Today, we are going to explore some of the areas of this vast park and so you can see for yourself what wonders and beauty are to be discovered. \u00a0In addition, we will also learn about the various ways that the park is preserved and how the recent California budget cuts have affected Point Lobos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The main entrance of Point Lobos, found right off of CA Highway 1. Source: worldofstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Starting at the main entrance off of Highway 1, you can pay a fee of $10 if you’re parking your car within the park. \u00a0If this fee is too much, consider walking into the park for free! The fees that patrons with vehicles pay covers the costs of all the visitors who walk into the park -so if you do walk in, consider leaving a small donation for the restoration and preservation of Point Lobos.<\/p>\n

The best time to go enjoy this park\u2019s natural beauty is in September, when the fog is less common and the summer is starting to cool down (Everytrail.com<\/a>). \u00a0However, it is never a bad time to visit Point Lobos. \u00a0Each season has something new to offer and never disappoints. Find a place to park closest to our first destination, Granite Point, located on the North Shore Trail. \u00a0You can find a map of the whole park below. \u00a0This interactive map will give you commentary about the specific main points of the park, as well as trails and driving roads for getting around. \u00a0So first off, I’ll tell you a little bit about the history of Point Lobos while you are driving or walking to our first destination, Granite Point.<\/p>\n

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This interactive map will help guide you through the iTour, as well as explore more areas of the park. Source: Pointlobos.org<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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