Trail crews are hard at work getting ready for a partial re-opening of the #lospadresnationalforest Monterey Ranger District. Keep an eye on the VWA website (ventanawild.org) for information & updates. #bigsur #backcountry #ventanawilderness #silverpeakwilderness

VWA is once again part of Monterey County Gives! Big thanks to @cfmco & @mcweekly for making the campaign possible. You can contribute at the link in our profile, thank you!

Happy birthday to the most often-expanded unit in the entire #nationalwildernesspreservationsystem first designated on this day in 1969. #ventanawilderness #bigsur #backcountry #keepitwild #leavenotrace

IMPORTANT: Cone Peak, South Coast Ridge, Los Burros (Willow Creek), & Plaskett Ridge roads are CLOSED. If you're planning an overnight trip to #bigsur you'll need- 1) a reservation at an official campground. OR 2) backcountry camping preparedness. #nocampfires #LeaveNoTrace

We've been bracing for a temporary District-wide closure & unfortunately, it's here. According to @LosPadresNF​, Monterey Ranger District roads and trails are closed to the public until June 1. Check the LPNF website for particulars.

#WSFF2020 #whereactivismgetsinspired

A special winter edition of #ventanawilderness Watch, official newsletter of the VWA, is now online at- ventanawild.org/images/docs/…

Good news if you don’t enjoy cold camping- the @LosPadresNF reduced fire restrictions on 12/02. As always, a CA #campfirepermit Google it) is required for #stove or #campfire use. Please be safe, use only existing fire rings (don’t build new ones) & #leavenotrace !

Effective immediately, the @LosPadresNF has imposed Extreme Fire Restrictions. This means NO STOVES, NO SMOKING, & NO CAMPFIRES in the backcountry until further notice so please plan accordingly.

Big thanks to @RepJimmyPanetta for taking a stand to properly fund the @LosPadresNF Monterey Ranger District. @ventanawild will continue to train & equip volunteers, but volunteers can only do so much! youtu.be/B4m8ng61GEY

The #wildandscenicfilmfestival world tour hits the #montereybay October 17 & 19! Get your tickets at ventanawild.org.

Big thanks to @mcweekly & @cfmco for including us in the 2019 #montereycountygives campaign, we can hardly wait for #November 7th!