Thirty years ago locals were watching the Santa Monica Bay die before their eyes. “Lifeguards were getting sick, surfers were getting rashes, and we found dolphins with fin rot and huge tumors,” explains Lilian Ledesma, Volunteer Manager for Heal the Bay.
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Just south of the Oregon border near Mt. Shasta is Lava Beds National Monument. Come soak in the rich native history and cool air of this unique cave system for amateur and expert spelunkers alike.
Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features. More than 800 caves, Native American rock art sites, historic battlefields and campsites, and a high desert wilderness experience await you!
📸 Courtesy of @seesiskiyou
⬆️ See the link in our bio to read the full article by @sierrasplendor
📰 Or read the article in our print edition! Member subscriptions are available via our website.
Heading to Tahoe this summer? Learn how to be bear wise and protect these majestic creatures and coexist peacefully. 🐻 🌲
Click the link in our bio to get expert tips on how to @bebearwise and help keep bears wild. 🔗 ⬆️
📸 Mick Kirchman
This issue’s Earn Your Beer column highlights a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and local flavor when you visit Santa Barbara — where kayaking and mountain biking are paired with well-deserved brews from Night Lizard Brewing Company and M.Special Brewing Company. 🚴🏾♂️🍻
See the link in our bio for more info. 🔗
Thanks to @sbadventure and @calcoastadventures for guiding us, and @nightlizardbrew and @mspecialbrewco for the brews.
📸 By Ben Herndon and courtesy of
@visitsantabarbara and @sbadventure
#SantaBarbaraAdventures #MountainBiking #Kayaking #EarnYourBeer #AdventureAwaits #NightLizardBrewing #MSpecialBrewing #MyASJ #VisitCalifornia #AdventureSportsJournal
Mammoth Bike Park offers over 80 miles of singletrack for all skill levels, from the beginner-friendly Discovery Zone to advanced trails like Chain Smoke. Lessons, rentals and stunning Eastern Sierra views are also available. 🚵♂️
Click the link in our bio for more info. 🔗 💕
@mammothbikepark
Have you picked up Issue #133 yet? Our cover photo of Sustainable Surf ambassador Ashley Lloyd conveys the feeling of summer better than any image we’ve seen in a long time. The photo was taken by Bryan “@WetFeet” Garrison and we invite you to soak in the wholesome summer vibes and take them wherever you go.
As you may know we took a brief pause in publishing because we were dealing with some health issues and burnout from the winter. We believe in keeping Adventure Sports Journal free for everyone, because the outdoors should be free for everyone. However, our costs are high, and we rely on our readers and advertisers to stay available in print.
Please consider subscribing to support us by clicking the link in our bio and follow the membership tabs.
Thank you for being a part of our community! 🙏✨
@sustainsurf
@wetfeetphoto
@ashleylloydsurfboards
We couldn’t be more excited! The 43rd edition of the Death Ride — @tourofthecaliforniaalps is just around the corner! 🌟 🚵♀️
Gear up for an epic adventure through the stunning Sierra Nevada. Don’t miss out on this legendary event! Nearly 90% of the 103-mile course is closed to vehicles, and the ride is fully supported with aid stations, a lunch stop, SAG vehicles, and medical support. 🥪 ⛰️
Cyclists have from sunrise to sunset to complete the entire course, and Class 1 and Class 3 pedal assist E-bikes are allowed. 🚴🏾♀️ 💪🏽
Click the link in our bio for more info. 🔗 💕
📸 Death Ride — Tour of the California Alps
#DeathRide #Cycling #AdventureSports #SierraNevada #AlpineCounty
Join @ellasuring and @theory_in_motion as they discuss ultra running and Alyssa’s journey as both an athlete and a coach. The full interview is out now on our website. 🏃🏼♀️
Check the link in bio to learn more 🔗
From pioneering adventure travel to river glamping, Jerry Ashburn’s legacy continues to shape the experience along the South Fork of the American River. 🌊
Click the link in our bio to read Anthea Raymond’s latest article about the story behind EarthTrek Expeditions and discover the journey that began over forty years ago. 🔗 ⬆️
Story by @lariverbeach 📝
Photos by Jerry Ashburn, Dylan Silver and James Kaiser at @oars_rafting 📸
#Whitewater #Kayaking #AdventureTravel #RiverGlamping #SouthForkAmerican
Last weekend our writer @ellasuring joined @envirosports for a trail marathon in the Marin headlands! Filled with breathtaking views, single track trails and a supportive community, the event offered so much.
Thanks so much to @anavi._.d for capturing these amazing photos, and to @envirosports for making it happen. You can find more of these events at the link in our bio 🔗
Spring brings warmer days, but the skiing stoke doesn’t have to end! ❄️
Dive into the heart of Nevada’s Great Basin with @joshdaiek and his film ‘Mountain State.’ From daring couloirs to remote ghost towns, this film covers the highs and lows of skiing in Nevada. 🗻
Click the link 🔗 in our bio to read Kurt Gensheimer’s article and discover the untamed beauty of Nevada’s hidden ski gems.
OR watch ‘Mountain State’ and ‘Mountain State 2.0’ on @salomon TV’s YouTube channel. 📽️
#SkiFilm #Salomon #Backcountry #MountainState #SkiNevada
@travelnevada
There’s still time for spring skiing at @bvadventure
With over 65 kilometers of groomed paths and a cafe on the trails, it’s a great destination for the whole family.
#xcskiing #adventure #california
All State Parks in Big Sur Area Closed Due to Highway 1 Road Slip Out 🛑
Due to the road slip out on Highway 1 at Rocky Creek in Monterey County, all State Parks in the Big Sur Area are now closed to day use and camping. ⛺️ That includes Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, Limekiln State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Point Sur State Historic Park.
State Parks will continue to work closely with Caltrans and CHP to assess impacts to the highway and will update closures as road conditions allow. 🚧All camping reservations will be cancelled, and refunds will be processed.
An exact timeline on when these parks will reopen depends on road repairs. For more on those repairs, please contact Caltrans. 🚥
📸 Road Closed by Sundry Photography & Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California Martina Birnbaum
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