Upcoming Trips for 2007-2008 |
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May 18, 2008 |
It's fun, It's festive and only one day per year. The five museums located along the Arroyo Seco are opening their doors for one day, free of charge. We'll meet at the Gambol House at 11:00 AM. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see The Gambol House, Heritage Square, LA Police Historical Musuem, Pasadena Museum of History and the Southwest Museum of the American Indian. |
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May 24, 2008 |
Great Outdoors returns to the elegant waters of Huntington Harbour. Known for its multi-million dollar waterfront residences, there is more to this area than expensive real estate. Our tour takes us to the verge of the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, a 920-acre salt marsh which is home to a number of endangered species. |
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May 30-June 1, 2008 |
The Wheeler Gorge Campground is located off Highway 33, north of Ojai. The roads are paved and the vegetation is a mix of trees and chaparral. The north fork of the Matilija Creek runs through the campground providing recreational fishing and swimming opportunities. Check back for trip notes |
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June 1-7, 2008 |
Great Outdoors has our own team of 10 riders (as of January 11) who will participate in the seventh annual 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. We need roadies, riders and support. Click the link to join the Team. Funds raised benefit the charitable work of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center. |
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June 20-22, 2008 |
Serrano Car Camp |
Whether it's climbing the hills, Geocacheing, or just sitting around the camp fire, the Serrano Campground near Big Bear There is lots of entertaining stuff to do, and it is a great campground. There's loads of outdoors recreation available close by such as swimming, fishing, and hiking, so you won't get bored. Going for a hike on the Seven Oaks Trail is always a great adventure. |
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July 4, 2008 |
Fourth of July Barbeque |
Great Outdoors will be celebrating our national and individual independence with a barbeque at Jay's home in Huntington Beach. Then we'll walk to the beach to watch the fireworks show. For more information contact Jay |
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July 17-20, 2008 |
San Simeon State Park is one of the oldest units of the California State Park System. The coastal bluffs and promontories of the scenic park offer unobstructed views of the ocean and rocky shore. The park includes the Santa Rosa Creek Natural Preserve, the San Simeon Natural Preserve and the Pa-nu Cultural Preserve which were established in 1990. A visit to the Hearst Castle is also being planned. Check back for Trip Notes |
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July 17-20, 2008 |
If you really want to getaway from the crowds and the noise this summer, escape to the High Sierra. You will decend from White Wholf to the canyon floor on the first day, camping near the river. Then begin the climb to 9900 feet returning at last to the starting point. You will need to qualify for this trip so see the tripnotes for details |
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August 22-24, 2008 |
Mount Laguna Car Camp |
Camping here is a bit more rugged than we often do, but it does have pay-showers. Set among the pines and oak, the scenery is spectacular. Due to fires in the area, this campgound is currently closed, but we hope that by the time August roles around the campground will be open again. |
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Past Trips for 2007-2008 |
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April 4-6, 2008 |
Located on the way to the Palm Springs/Idylwild areas, this hidden valley is a surprisingly beautiful pine forest. This is a trip to look forward to. Check back for more information. |
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April 18-20, 2008 |
Joshua Tree is beautiful. Joshua Tree is grotesque. Joshua Tree is peaceful, adventurous, freezing, sweltering, and a million other contradictions rolled into one. It is, at first glance, a desert wasteland. And yet, with it’s strange but fascinating plant life, balanced boulders, scenic hiking trails, and spectacular night skies, Joshua Tree has become a Great Outdoors staple. |
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April 20, 2008 |
We will hike in a classic California landscape of wind-rippled grasses, swaying poppies, statuesque oak trees, trickling streams, vernal pools, and a dazzling assortment of native plants (over 460 at last count) and animals. All who visit the reserve are struck by its timelessness and its insularity. |
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February 16, 2008 |
A natural "bowl" in the San Rafael hills provides a secluded setting for Desconso Gardens. E. Manchester Boddy built his 22 room mansion and planted these beautiful gardens. Seasonal horticultural displays demonstrate how every season is a gardner's delight. Click here for Trip Notes |
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November 21-25, 2007 |
For Thanksgiving this year we are going to Anza-Borrego State Park. This, largest of all state parks boasts 12 wilderness areas and miles of hiking trails. The park features both indegnous plants and wild animals. On a previous trip our camp was visited by Big Horn Sheep. This is an all-chapter trip. Contact Mike |
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December 8, 2007 |
Deep Creek Hike |
The landscape surrounding Deep Creek is unique in a southern California context, and its recreation opportunities are valued at the regional and national levels. Thermal hot springs located here are unique and regionally important. Contact Thom for more information. |
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October 14, 2007 |
The park is open from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm. We will play during the day then, at 6:00 pm the park transforms into Fright Fest. Some rides turn off the lights and Colossus runs backwards. There are mazes and haunted houses to explore. Contact tripleader Jay Crawley |
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October 19-21, 2007 |
This year, the Annual Great Outdoors Conference is being hosted by our Palm Springs Chapter. We will be camping in the Cathedral City Resort which has both tent and RV sites. Lots of fun activities are planned including a guided exploration of the Mud Volcanos at the Salton Sea and an afternoon hike exploring Indian Canyons. |
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October 24, 2007 |
Jay Crowley is leading a group to see Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas presented in Disney Digital 3D at the El Capitan Theatre. He will have tickets at the General Meeting or you can contact him at Here |
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December 8, 2007 |
Naples Boat Parade |
This is one of the unique features of Christmas in Southern California. The Boats are decorated and judged on which one is the best. Check back for more information. |
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December 16, 2007 4:00 p.m |
Tis the Season to be Gay. And Great Outdoors is going to celebrate the season with a party hosted by Ritch and Byron at their home in Long Beach. We will have a potluck dinner and a white elephant gift exchange. Contact Ritch or Byron for more information. |
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January 19, 2008 |
Far from the roar of the motor boats you´re skimming through acres of placid wetlands. We´ll enjoy the fascinating array of wildlife that can be found only during this season, when as many as 35,000 migratory birds make this estuary, known more properly as Upper Newport Bay, their temporary home. Contact David for more information. |
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March 14-16 |
Point Mugu State Park, located in the Santa Monica Mountains, features five miles of ocean shoreline, rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two major river canyons and wide grassy valleys dotted with sycamores, oaks and a few native walnuts. There are more than 70 miles of hiking trails. The beach features swimming, body surfing and surf fishing. The park includes the jagged pinnacles of the Boney Mountains State Wilderness Area. Contact Maureen or Shanon for more information |
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The information on this page is kept as accurate as possible. However circumstances can change and trips may be cancelled. Please contact the trip leader for the latest information about trip status.