The 10th Annual Challenge runs March 1 – May 31, 2021 Challenge Trails (with their Open Space location in parentheses; you can also download as a flyer): Albertson Motorway (Lang Ranch) Arroyo Conejo Trail (Arroyo Conejo) Bridgegate Trail (South Ranch) Hawk Canyon Trail (Conejo Canyons) Hillcrest Ridge Trail (Hillcrest) Los Read more
While hiking over our local hills and through canyons, you’ve undoubtedly been awed by a canopy of coast live oaks or seen one perched majestically on a hillside. They’re tough, hardy drought resistant trees that can live for 250 years. You may have seen branches growing out of burned trunks Read more
You could win $25 if you can you identify the trail shown in the photo! The correct answer is provided below along with 3 that are not. To be entered in the drawing to win, you must select the right one. The trail traverses a 205-acre open space that includes Read more
Congratulations to Tamara Napier of Newbury Park who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who entered the contest! This was one of our more difficult contests. Only 30% of the submissions had the correct answer! The Brookview Trail is in the South Ranch Read more
You could win $25 if you can you identify the trail shown in the photo! The correct answer is provided below along with 3 that are not. To be entered in the drawing to win, you must select the right one. The photo shows just the bottom of a steep, Read more
Congratulations to Bradley Yocum of Newbury Park who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who entered the contest! The Hidden Valley Overlook Trail is a relatively steep and rocky trail that is part of the Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa trail system of the National Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousand Oaks, California – January 4, 2021. The Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) is launching a new scholarship for Ventura County high-school seniors who will be attending two- or four-year colleges or universities. Starting with the fall 2021 semester, COSF will provide $1,000 continuing scholarships for two Read more
You could win $25 if you can you identify the trail shown in the photo! The correct answer is provided below along with 3 that are not. To be entered in the drawing to win, you must select the right one. The trail offers terrific views on all sides. Its Read more
Most trails in our local area don’t respond well to rain. They turn into sticky, slippery muck that binds to everything it touches. It builds up on feet and hooves. It builds up on tires. When mud sticks to things, it leaves the trail with holes, grooves and ridges. These Read more
Congratulations to Randy Gould of Thousand Oaks who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who entered the contest! The Potrero Ridge Trail stretches from Wendy Drive in Newbury Park west to Via Las Brisas in Dos Vientos. The section in the photo is Read more