Former ranchland transferred to Russian Ridge preserve http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=…41639,0.110378 The Peninsula Open Space Trust last week transferred a 97.5-acre property along Skyline Ridge to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. The parcel, located along Alpine Road near La Honda, about two miles west of Skyline Boulevard, will become part of the district’s Russian Ridge Open Space …
Category Archive: News
Aug 17
Mountain Bikes Belong in Wilderness
Sandsberry: Mountain bikers belong in the Wilderness August 15, 2011 by Scott Sandsberry YAKIMA, Wash. � Having spent three decades backpacking in the boonies, I�m a bit miserly about sharing the trails. When I�m enjoying the breeze in the trees many miles from the nearest road, I don�t much like encountering mountain bikers, motorcyclists, horseback …
Apr 26
Mountain Cyclist on line!
The Summer 2011 issue of the mountain cyclist is now available on line. Summer 2011 Mountain Cyclist
Mar 09
Dave Holland to Assistant County Manager, Gary Lockman New SMCo Parks Director
After serving over 5 years on numerous issues and projects. Dave Holland is leaving the Parks Director position to become the Assistant County Manager. Gary Lockman will serve as the Department leader for Parks through this transition. More info on Gary Lockman + his position regarding Mt Biking will be posted as I receive responses …
Jan 24
POST Acquires 97.5 Acres Along Skyline Ridge near La Honda
POST Acquires 97.5 Acres Along Skyline Ridge near La Honda http://www.openspacetrust.org/news/p…es11-0111.html January 11, 2011 Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) has acquired 97.5 acres adjacent to the publicly owned Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve (OSP) near La Honda. POST, a nonprofit land trust, purchased the property on December 17, 2010, for $3.09 million from private owners …
Nov 09
Mt. Umunhum Master Plan – next steps
The Mid-Peninsula Regional Openspace District (MROSD) has announced two upcoming meetings to get additional public feedback on their plans for opening Mt. Umunhum for public access. First they are hosting an Open House at their offices, and invite the public to come look at their plans and give comment. When: Thursday, November 18 2010, 4pm-9pm …
Nov 02
Winter 2010 Newsletter on line
The winter 2010 issue of the Mountain Cyclist is now online The Mountain Cyclist”