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| The Farm http://www.thefarm-salinasvalley.com/ The Farm is a unique agricultural showcase. Consisting of an agricultural education center, demonstration farm, produce stand and recreation destination, The Farm is designed to tell the story of contemporary farming amidst the majestic surroundings of California's Central Coast. At The Farm visitors can learn through first hand experience about real farming. By participating in a farm tour, one can meet with professional farmers to find out how our food is produced. From planting to harvest, we are excited to share on all subjects relevant to agriculture with the public, our valued customers. The oversized art figures of farmers and farm workers illustrate the story of how we grow food. The Farm, P.O. Box 247, Salinas, CA 93902 Produce stand: (831) 455-2575, Business office: (831) 424-1996 Wild Things http://www.wildthingsinc.com/index.html Located on the Vision Quest Ranch in Monterey County, California, "Wild Things" Animal Rentals Inc. is an animal rental company dedicated to providing professionally & humanely trained wild/exotic & domestic birds and animals for film, television, live productions, education and much more. Wild Things Animal Rentals Inc. offers the public several different opportunities to visit our facility, each with a different level of involvement. Wild Things Animal Rentals Inc., 400 River Road, Salinas, CA 93908 (831) 455-1901 Fax (831) 455-1902 The Big Sur Land Trust http://www.bigsurlandtrust.org/index1.html The mission of The Big Sur Land Trust is to protect for public benefit those lands in Monterey County and neighboring areas that are significant natural habitat, open space, agricultural, watershed and recreational properties. The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District http://www.mprpd.org The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District is a special district subdivision of the State of California under Public Resources Code 5500 et seq. The District was created by local voter initiative in 1972 with the purpose to acquire and protect open space and open space resource values for public benefit. Elkhorn Slough http://www.elkhornslough.org/kids.htm Located in the middle of Monterey Bay, Elkhorn Slough is an ecological treasure, providing habitat for rare plants, animals, and more than 340 species of birds. The slough harbors the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of San Francisco Bay, and its watershed includes dunes, coastal marsh, oak woodlands, and unique maritime chaparral. Designated a Globally Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society and the American Birding Conservancy, the slough serves as a key stopover for hundreds of thousands of birds migrating along the Pacific Flyway. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 728-2822 Pinnacles State Park http://www.nps.gov/pinn/ Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus passages define millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate movement. Within the monument's boundaries lie 24,000 acres of diverse wildlands. The monument is renowned for the beauty and variety of its spring wildflowers. A rich diversity of wildlife can be observed throughout the year. The rock formations of Pinnacles National Monument divide the park into East and West Districts which are connected by trails, but not by a vehicle road. More than 30 miles of trails access geological formations and spectacular vistas. The Pinnacles' rock formations are a popular destination to challenge technical climbers. Pinnacles State Park is a day-use park, with occasional full moon hikes and dark sky astronomical observations led by ranger-interpreters. Visitor Information 831-389-4485 Mountain Biking/ Hiking in Fort Ord Located on scenic Hwy 1 about five miles north of Monterey, Fort Ord was once home to 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. Founded as a cavalry post in 1917, it became a major training post during World War II. Most recently, Fort Ord was home to the 7th Infantry Division, which inactivated in 1993. About 50 percent of Fort Ord's remaining property will be turned over to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for use as open space. Fort Ord trails are accessible from a variety of entry points including Toro Park and multiple Fort Ord entry gates. On a daily basis these trails are used by equestrians, hikers and bikers. Hiking Garland Park http://www.mprpd.org/parks/garland.html
The park is home to a variety of landscapes that occur at elevations from
200 to 2000 feet. From the willow-covered banks of the Carmel River
through the cottonwood and sycamore stands of the old floodplain, the trails ascend
steeply. Atop the northern crest of
the Santa Lucia Mountains, the
trails encounter open oak savannas and spectacular vistas. Along
the way, you will travel through maple-filled canyons, dense oak woodlands, and
thick stands of chaparral. Garzas
Creek gently bisects the park and provides a peaceful, shaded trail that reaches
a secluded side canyon of redwoods. There
is a ranger/naturalist staff to help you enjoy your visit. The
District provides both in-class environmental education programs and outdoor
interpretive hikes and other events for all ages. Events
are posted at the park and also on our online events calendar. Day use activities include hiking, photography, horseback
riding, jogging, walking, bird watching, painting and simple solitude, and
limited mountain bike riding in the Cooper Ranch area Ventana Wilderness Outfitters and Guides/Ventana Wilderness Ranch and Expeditions http://www.nativeguides.com/index.html They provide everything from trail rides to week-long pack trips in the beautiful Ventana Wilderness Area and the Big Sur backcountry. Ventana Wilderness Outfitters and Guides, 38655 Tassajara Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 831/659-2153 |
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