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• LA- Beach Walk: Point Dume to Paradise Cove Café

  • When
    Sat, March 28, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Westward Beach Parking Lot
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    28 registrants

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  Carpool Link: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/skgqmv 

  You can choose to offer a ride, provide a ride or both. Extend the fun and camaraderie by carpooling. 

  * Please arrive on time. The hike must begin right at 11:00 AM because it is planned for the low tide. 

  * A hiking pole gives more stability going over the bluff and a few rocky streches on the beach. 

  Point Dume to Paradise Cove Café

  Join us for an exciting coastal hike. We begin at Westward Beach, over Point Dume, down approximately 200 stairs to the sand, and proceed to Paradise Cove Beach Café for lunch. Our hike is along the base of sea cliffs and is only possible during very low tides. This is an exciting Malibu experience, combining breathtaking coastal scenery with a beachside cafe frequented by celebrities. We will have plenty of stops to look for whales, dolphins, and sea lions. When looking at the tide pools please do not touch any of the animals, actually it is against the law, and be extra careful where you step.

  The return may have to be on top of the bluff, through the ritzy, star-studded neighborhoods but preferably along the sand and back up the stairs.

  When: March 28, 2026, 11:00 AM 
  

  Directions: Westward Beach Parking Lot, Pacific Coast Highway to the end of Westward Beach Road

  Meeting point: Drive to the end of Westward Beach Rd. and park, $8.00. We will meet at the end of the parking lot just beyond the restrooms.

  Hiking Distance: ~5 miles total

  Difficulty: Moderate, lengthy stairs,  beach walking on sand and rocks and a short hike up and over Point Dume.

  Bring: Water, Snacks, Beach friendly shoes with grip for stairs, hat/sunscreen, towel or beach gear if you’re hanging after the hike, binoculars

  Brunch: Paradise Cove Café  Credit cards accepted.

  Wrap-up: 2-3PM

  Optional: Hang out on the beach afterward! ️

  Low tide timing looks perfect!  We should have a smooth walk in the coves and around the points—just be prepared for a little bit of sea spray and beachy fun.

  Can’t wait to have this adventure with you all!

  Registration is free but required.  Participants must have registered to sign the mandatory liability release for which is part of the online registration process.

  If you register and then cannot go, please be respectful of others who wish to go by canceling your registration online ASAP to open up spaces. 

  If you have additional questions about this event, please email the trip leader at the address shown below.

  Trip Leader: Russell Hammerl [email protected]

  
  

  Point Dume to the beach below these cliffs.

  
  

  These stairs were completed in mid 2022 for a cost of 3.3 million.  Don’t be intimidated, we will take it slow.

  
  

  Looking back to Westward Beach from Point Dume.  A west facing beach is unusual in Malibu as most face south.  Zuma is next beach faintly seen in the distance.

  
  

  Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner loved Paradise Cove and spent their honeymoon on their yacht in the cove. Perhaps we will see a current member of the glitterati.

  
  

  A very low tide is required to do this hike. There are few opportunities of such a very low tide happening each year.

  
  

  In the spring this prehistoric looking plant, the coreopsis, comes alive and is covered with beautiful yellow flowers. It only grows near Point Dume and a couple of points on the Channel Islands. Let’s protect it and other species by staying on the trails.

  Trip Leader: Russell Hammerl [email protected]

  
  

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• OCLB - TDOV Resource Fair - Long Beach Transgender Day Of Visibility

  • When
    Sun, March 29, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

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  TDOV Resource Fair 2026

  Transgender Day Of Visibility

  A GO-OCLB Community Outreach Event!

  
  

  WHEN?

  Sunday - March 29, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

  ABOUT Long Beach TDOV?

  Event Details
  Date: Sunday, March 29
  Location: Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
  Schedule:
      12:00 PM: Resource Fair Begins
      1:00 PM: Entertainment
      2:00 PM: Remarks & Guest Speakers
      4:00 PM: Event Ends
  

  The Resource Fair during Trans Day of Visibility will be a time to celebrate the lives and existence of the transgender and gender-expansive community in Long Beach!

  
  

  What Is TDOV?

  Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is on March 31st annually because activist Rachel Crandall created it in 2009 to celebrate living trans people, contrasting with the mournful Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), and chose a spring date far from TDOR (November) and Pride Month (June) for balance.

  It's a day to honor trans and gender non-conforming people's achievements and raise awareness about the discrimination and violence they still face, with the goal of promoting acceptance and celebrating their lives. 

  What Could I Do To Help Out?

  JUST SHOW UP TO SAY HI!   STAY AND GREET THOSE WHO STOP AT OUR TABLE.  

  GOOCLB will have a table and will be greeting enthusiast of The Great Outdoors.  We hope that we will encourage visitors to our table to join our chapter, or at least take a card to share it with someone from the LGBTQIA+ community who would benefit from learning about us.

  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Robert, Lance or Richard.  We will be there and hope to see you their as well.

  Robert:  [email protected]

  Lance (President):  [email protected]

  Richard: (VPO):  [email protected]

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• OCLB – Day Hike to Workman Hill in the Puente Hills

  • When
    Sat, April 04, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Puente Hills Preserve, Whittier CA
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Great Outdoors OCLB

  Moderate Day Hike to Workman Hill via Worsham Canyon Trail in the Puente Hills Preserve

  

  This is a MODERATELY STRENUOUS hike

  Approx. 4.3 miles / 925' elevation gain

  Saturday April 4, 2026

  9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

  Please join me for another day hike in the Puente Hills Preserve.  The trailhead is located off the 605 freeway in beautiful Whittier and is an easy 30-minute drive from Long Beach.

  NOTE: All photos are from the same hike in 2025

  

  This loop hike is considered moderately strenuous at only 4.3 miles in length but it does have two steep sections, one at the beginning and the other about 1/3 of the way.  After that its pretty level and then downhill on the return.  There is very little shade on the trail so please wear a hat and sunscreen.

  

  
  

  Our destination is Workman Hill (1391') which is named after William Workman (1839-1918).  Workman was a two-term mayor of Los Angeles, banker and businessman.

  
  

  
  

  From Workman Hill we will have a 360 degree view obstructed only by the relatively new 500kv power lines from the  Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP). These electric transmission lines are capable of carrying 4,500 megawatts of electricity (enough energy to supply three million homes) from renewable and other generators in Kern County south to San Bernardino County.
  

  

  The varied terrain and elevation provide opportunities for a unique trail experience and for scenic views of the surrounding landscape. As a result, this area is extremely popular, particularly with cyclists. This area also features many different plant communities and uncommon species, such as Catalina mariposa lily, Plummer’s mariposa lily, and gray fox.
  

  
  

  Where Do We Begin?

  13895 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601

  There is plenty of street parking as its a residential neighborhood.

  Link to Trailhead in Google Maps

  NOTE: There are no restrooms anywhere on the hike or at the trailhead.

  
  

  What to Bring

  You should bring snacks, water (2 to 3 liters), sunscreen and hat. Sturdy shoes/boots are recommended as well as hiking poles if you use them.

  Click here for the list of ten essentials

  
  

  OPTIONAL - Lunch After the Hike

  
  

  

  Any Questions?

  If you have any questions about this event, please do not hesitate to reach out to me, your trip leader:

  Richard Norman

  
  

  Email:  [email protected] 

  If there are any last-minute day-of cancellations,

  please let me know via text:

  626-319- 4740

  Carpooling is recommended to help reduce gas, cost and the environment.

  If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration, so the next person on the waiting list can have a chance to register.

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• LA-Hike in Bear Canyon SG Mtns

  • When
    Sun, April 05, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    San Gabriel Wilderness
  • Spaces left
    25

  
  

  
  

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  Hold the Date!

  Bear Canyon Adventure Hike in the San Gabriel Mountains

  Sunday April 5. 8 am-3 pm

  Somewhat strenuous

  We're bringing back this gem of a trail that we last hiked four years ago! It is a point-to-point hike, so we will need to use our own "car shuttle" system. Updated details coming soon.

  Link below to a prior hike in this area.  Subject to change for April 2026.

  https://greatoutdoors.wildapricot.org/event-4716255

  Registration is free but will be required.  Participants must have registered to sign the mandatory liability release for which is part of the online registration process.

  If you register and then cannot go, please be respectful of others who wish to go by canceling your registration online ASAP to open up spaces. 

  Trip Leader:  Bryan Matsumoto [email protected]

  
  

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• CORP - Outdoors Experience - Hike Leader - Trip Leader

  • Start
    Fri, April 10, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, April 12, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Joshua Tree RV & Campground; 6225 Sunburst Street; Joshua Tree, CA

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  OUTDOORS EXPERIENCE

  Hike Leader - Morning 4 hrs
  Trip Leader - Afternoon 4 hrs

  
  

  You may attend one, or both training sessions.  Option to camp for the weekend or just come in for the day.

  The training is open to all interested members, including novice hikers, but even those of us who have been hiking for many years come away with new skills or insights.

  Some more great things about the training:

  
  

  •  The courses are free for those who complete their training.*  
  •  The information about emergency response could save your life.
  •  The discussion of leadership and people skills has applications beyond the hiking trail.
  •  The certification allows you to lead other day trips you may be interested in, such as bike rides or museum visits. (Anything that broadens our awareness of our environment is a valid outing.)

  * Money paid for personal copies of the training manuals will be refunded upon successful completion of the course.  

  The next Outdoor Experience Training is the second weekend in April at Joshua Tree RV & Campground in Joshua Tree, California just outside the West Entrance of the Joshua Tree National Park .  Participants can enjoy hiking, dining, and camping together around the full day of training in the campground's Clubhouse. The hike leader training is on a Saturday morning, and is followed by training on leading overnight trips.
  

  Friday April 10
  

  1 pm Check-in campground:  Check in at the Office; tell them you are with Great Outdoors.

  3:30 pm - Fun hike nearby. We will adjust the time if needed to accommodate those arriving on Friday and camping for the training. This is a welcome and training hike for attendees.  We will discuss and demonstrate the Ten Essentials and safety protocols on the trail.  Sunset at 7:13 pm.

  6 pm -- Meet and Greet at campground; Bring something to share. Dinner on your own.

  Saturday April 11 - Training class at the Clubhouse. 

  • 8 am - 12 pm  Hike Leader Training    
  • 1 pm - 5 pm Trip Leader Training
  • 5:30 pm  Potluck at campground

  Sunday April 12 

  8:30 am -12:00 - Training hike nearby where participants will be confronted with a variety of situations that one may encounter on the trail.

  DAY HIKE LEADER - SECTION I

  Be a Hike Leader!  Not just someone who knows the way, but someone who applies safety, best practices, fun, and local knowledge to make a successful outing. In addition to the course outline we will discuss any issues with past hikes and plan for future hikes. We will review basic hike leader procedures and techniques and latest technology and information. Completing this course will provide participants with Day Hike Leader Certification.  This is also a good refresher for hike leaders.

  Hike Leader Syllabus

  Prerequisites: Must be a Great Outdoors member (click here to join). The course is for anyone interested in becoming a hike leader, learning more about leading effective hikes, or becoming a more confident and capable hiker.

  This Hike Leader Certification course is for hikers who are interested in learning new skills as well as experienced hike leaders who are looking to update or refresh their outdoor leadership skills. It is suitable for all ranges of hiker abilities, from novice up to very experienced hikers.

  Objectives: Introduce participants to the skills, knowledge and qualifications of a hike leader. Present skills for leading a safe, environmentally responsible and enjoyable hike.

  Content/Topics Covered:  Hike planning, description, screening participants, trail group management, emergency management, medical issues on the trail, basic map reading and navigation, outdoor techniques, environmental protection, and problem solving techniques and scenarios.

  Course Format: The training includes in-person instruction with group discussion and problem solving applications and trail-based scenarios.

  Pre-Course Assignment: Review training manuals and video:

  Link to Training Resources:  click here

  

  Printed manuals available at the training location at no cost to participants. Option to have manual(s) mailed to you upon registration.

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  TRIP LEADERSHIP - OVERNIGHT EVENTS - SECTION II 

  One of the premier features of Great Outdoors is overnight trips. As a leader you will propose, research and design overnight trips. You will manage and administer the trip using leadership and group management skills. Completing this course will provide participants with Trip Leadership Certification.

  Course Outline:

  • Create a new trip or update a former trip.

  • Planning, scouting, securing reservations.

  • Finances and budget.

  • Create a trip description and promotion.

  • Secure all logistics including any permits, and support staff as necessary.

  • Communicate with participants to provide information and answer questions.

  • Conducting your trip, safety issues, group management issues - preventing and solving.

  Course Length/Hours: 4 hours.

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  What to bring:  Lunch, water bottle, and mug for hot drinks during the training sessions. If you are taking the Hike Leader course bring a day pack with your ten essentials. If you are tent camping, bring food, camp gear, warm clothing.

  Weather: Average: February 77° / 47° Joshua Tree, CA: current: click here

  Facilities:  Courses will be conducted in the campground Clubhouse with tables, chairs, projector, TV monitor and restrooms.  

  Overnight accommodations:

  Camping at Joshua Tree RV & Campground:  8 tent sites (20 x 30 pads) that can accommodate 2 tents per site.  If needed, 2 RV sites that can accommodate 2 tents per site.  

  Motels located nearby: Safari Motor Inn and Casa De Frank

  More information:

  • Beth Schneider, Chair Outdoor Experience: email click here

  Course Preparation: You are encouraged to review the Outdoor Experience Training Manuals and material at the following link ahead of time. Please print out and review the applicable review questions below prior to the training.  

  Link to Training Resources: Click Here

  Suggested Additional Reading and Video:
  

  1. Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter, & GPS. Bob Burns, Mike Burns
  2. The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide. Mark Harvey
  3. How to Lead a Hike by the Sierra Club 15 min. video click here

  Print and complete the following review questions and bring them with you:

  HIKE LEADER REVIEW QUESTIONS with Page Ref 2022.08.05.pdf.

  TRIP LEADER REVIEW QUESTIONS with Page Ref 2022.08.05.pdf

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• LA - Bike Ride: CicLAvia-West LA

  • When
    Sun, April 26, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Westwood Hub - Conte Ave and Westwood Blvd
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Join us for the upcoming Los Angeles Open Streets Event: 

  CicLAvia—West LA! 

  Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 / domingo 26 de abril 2026

  Meeting Time: 10am–depends on pace, lunch, etc. Maybe 3 hours. 

  Meeting Location: Connecting Santa Monica Blvd and Westwood Blvd

  What: CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience car-free open streets at the upcoming event, CicLAvia—West LA.

  Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome. Be sure to join the email list so you don't miss any CicLAvia event news and updates. Click HERE to download the CicLAvia—West LA route map.

  New to CicLAvia?

  Click here for important details on parking, street closures, rentals, etc. 

  IMPORTANT: GOLA meeting spot will be at the Westwood Hub (Conte Ave and Westwood Blvd) at 10 am. We'll do the route end-to- end at a leisurely pace and stop for lunch, drinks or snacks somewhere along the route.

  You may ride at your own pace and leave whenever. 

  

  Here are some things to know before you go:

  • CicLAvia is FREE!
  • CicLAvia lasts from 9am to 4pm.
  • CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles County.
  • CicLAvia is not a race! There's no starting point or finish line—begin where you like and enjoy the day your way.
  • CicLAvia traffic flows in two directions, just like regular traffic. Check out more rules of the route.
  • As a general rule of thumb, only people-powered vehicles are allowed, with exceptions for persons with disabilities. That means we do not allow electric scooters, electric skateboards, hoverboards, electric unicycles, motorcycles and other non-people-powered vehicles, but we do allow motorized wheelchairs and related vehicles for people with disabilities. We want to make sure that everyone can enjoy our route.
  • Are e-bikes allowed? Class 1 e-bike pedal-assist allowed. Class 2 e-bikes allowed when throttle is powered off. Class 3 e-bikes allowed when pedal-assist is powered off. Learn more here. General rule of thumb: if you're pedaling (and not riding), you're clear.
  • As consideration for being allowed to participate in a CicLAvia, all participants are deemed to have released from liability and waived any right to sue its organizers, their employees, officers, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death) or economic loss suffered as a result of participating in this CicLAvia.
  • By participating in a CicLAvia event, each participant understands that there are risks, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from a participant’s or other’s actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the location (s) or facility (ies). Nonetheless, participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia.

  Trip leader: John Butta, [email protected]

  Health Problems/allergies:  Advise trip leader of any medical or other issues that may affect your ability to complete this event.

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• OCLB- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Hawaii Big Island Day Hikes

  • Start
    Tue, April 28, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thu, April 30, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Hawaii Volcanoes NP & Hawaii Big Island

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  OCLB- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park &

  Hawaii Big Island Day Hikes

  Tues 4/28/26 and Thu 4/30/26

  

  Hawaii is full of attractions that are unlike anything else in the world, but even among these unique wonders, Hawaii’s volcanoes stand out as truly remarkable. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii protects some of these natural marvels, including two of the world's largest and most active volcanoes.

  Come join me for day hikes at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and on the Big Island of Hawaii to experience stunning landscapes created by these volcanoes.

  Registration: Limited to Great Outdoors members

  Day Hike: Tue. Apr. 28^th, 2026 at 9 am- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

  Day Hike: Thu. Apr. 30th, 2026 at 9 am- Big Island Hawaii, local trail. Location TBA.

  Transportation & Lodging: Air, ground transportation, lodging, meals, fuel, and travel costs on the Big Island of Hawaii is the responsibility of each member. It is strongly recommended that members purchase travel insurance to insure their trip costs in the event of cancellation or interruption. 

  Fees: Day hikes are FREE.  There is a vehicle entrance fee of $30 to enter Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  A valid national park pass waives the entrance fee. There may be parking and entrance fees charged at the trailhead of a local hiking trail on the Big Island.

  What to Bring: Day Pack with Ten Essentials. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and rain protection. Pack a lunch, snacks, and water.

  Important information

  Great Outdoors is not arranging air, ground transportation, or lodging for members on the Big Island of Hawaii. 

  Register- Please RSVP for a day hike so I know who is coming.

  I will email attendees with essential details such as trailhead location, parking, and hike mileage and elevation gain for each day hike up to two weeks before the event. 

  I am visiting the Big Island of Hawaii the week of 4/26 to 5/03/26 and inviting other Great Outdoors members to join me on day hikes on Tuesday 4/28 and Thursday 4/30/26.

  I am staying in Kailua-Kona, so if you are also visiting the Big Island of Hawaii during the last week of April 2026, reach out and let’s meet up.

  
  

  
  

  Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

  Climate- In late April, the climate on the Big Island of Hawaii is generally pleasant, with daytime temperatures averaging in the high 70’s to low 80’s F and evening temperatures dropping into the 60’s F.  This month marks the end of the rainy season, so you can expect fewer rain showers, although it’s still possible to experience some rain, especially at night.

  Questions?

  Email Michael at [email protected]

  Disclosure- I do not respond to emails immediately due to my non-traditional work schedule. I will respond to emails about this event on my days off. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• CORP- All Chapter Jamboree - Save the Date!

  • Start
    Thu, May 28, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, May 31, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Hurkey Creek Campground
  • Spaces left

  
  

  ALLCHAPTER JAMBOREE

  SAVE THE DATE

  WE HAVE SECURED AND CONFIRMED RESERVATION FOR THE BEST GROUP SITE. This event is being planned by Great Outdoors Corporate. For more information about this trip, check back here for updates. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• LA - Camping: Mammoth Lakes/ Owens Valley

  • Start
    Fri, June 12, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Mon, June 15, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Sherwin Creek Campground, Mammoth Lakes, INYO NATIONAL FOREST, CA

  REGISTRATION IS NOT YET OPEN
  

  
  

  Save The Dates!

  Mammoth Lakes/ Owen's Valley Camping

  Start:  Fri June 12, 2026, 2 PM

  End:  Mon, June 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

  Location:  Sherwin Creek Campground, Mammoth Lakes, INYO NATIONAL FOREST, CA

  This event is being planned by the GO Los Angeles Chapter.

  Please check back here for updates or contact trip leaders:

  Joe Holliday [email protected] or

  John Blasco at [email protected]

  
  

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• LA-Camping at Sturtevant

  • Start
    Fri, June 26, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    Sun, June 28, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Big Santa Anita Canyon
  • Spaces left
    32

  Another announcement will be emailed when registration is opened.

  
  

  SAVE THE DATE!

  Sturtevant Camp Weekend

  June 26-28

  Join us for a fun, rustic weekend in a secret gem of our San Gabriel Mountains. 133 year old Sturtevant Camp is only accessible by foot, hidden deep in magical Big Santa Anita Canyon. With bunk bed cabins, a group lodge house for cooking and eating together, games and a giant swing, this will be a restful retreat and chance to unplug.

  Trip Leader: Bryan Matsumoto [email protected]

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• LA - Misc: Smokey Robinson & Gladys Knight at the Hollywood Bowl

  • When
    Fri, July 24, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, 90068, CA
  • Spaces left
    16

  Registration opens April 1

  

  Smokey Robinson & Gladys Knight: Just the Two of Us

  Details:

  "Two legendary singers offer up some of the biggest songs in history...With eight Grammy wins and 28 nominations between them, Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson are undisputed icons of American soul music."

  6:30 pm: Join Joe Holliday and others for a pre-performance picnic at Picnic Area 7. This is the uppermost picnic area, where we will save tables with a view of LA. It's the last one, beyond the last (3rd) escalator, then turn right into it. If you are joining us for the picnic, bring your food and drink (wine bottles are allowed. This is not a "Lease Event", so you may bring your own wine bottles etc. into the seating area.

  7:30ish pm: Walk to our seats. Have your electronic ticket ready.

  8:00 pm: Show begins

  FAQs | Hollywood Bowl

  Transportation options: There are many options to get to the Bowl including driving, shuttles, carpooling and others. As Great Outdoors members we strive to do our part to reduce traffic and parking congestion and help protect the environment. Please see the following:

  • Hollywood Bowl Parking, Shuttle & Transportation Info | Hollywood Bowl, or
  • Carpool/ride sharing information: Due to liability and insurance reasons Great Outdoors cannot organize carpools and hike/trip leaders cannot take an active role in making arrangements for participants' transportation. 

  Tickets: $53/ticket which includes a rented seat cushion. Registration is for up to 13 GO members and guests with a max of 2 tickets per person.  Your ticket will be paid for by registering and paying via the Registration link.  Tickets are with Joe Holliday and 11 others in Section K2 which are the closest bleacher seats to the stage. No refunds after June 15, 2026. Add yourself to the wait list if this sells out. 

  1. I will email or text your tickets to you no later than July 1, 2026. Note: If you determine that you cannot attend after receiving your tickets electronically, you will be responsible for dispositioning of your tickets yourself, i.e. donating it back to GOLA, transferring it to someone else, other.

  2. You may present your tickets on your mobile device by logging into a Hollywood Bowl account the day of the performance and showing your tickets directly from your browser.

  3. Access and manage your upcoming events by downloading the Hollywood Bowl app.

  There are step by step guides on both of these options available at www.hollywoodbowl.com/digital-tickets.

  Trip Leaders: John Butta and Joe Holliday

  Questions: contact John at 213-200-7843 or [email protected]

  Health issues/allergies: It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the tour leader if you wish.

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• SBVC - Duck Creek Campout (Revised)

  • Start
    Wed, August 19, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, August 23, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Duck Creek, UT
  • Spaces left
    21

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  Ready for an Unforgettable Escape? Come join your GO friends to Southern Utah!       -Updated ticket costs-                 

  Tired of the daily grind? Then it’s time to trade traffic for towering trees and spreadsheets for starry skies! Join your Great Outdoors friends on a five-day, four-night camping adventure in the breathtaking landscapes of Southern Utah! 

  We’ll be setting up camp at Duck Creek Campground, a peaceful hideaway nestled in the Dixie National Forest near Cedar City—just 450 miles east of LA. You’ll be surrounded by groves of aspen and Douglas fir, with ancient ponderosa pines (some over 500 years old!) standing tall all around you. 

  There are hiking trails right from camp,Duck Creek Pond and Navajo lake nearby if you feel like casting a line, renting a boat or just kicking back. One day, we’ll hit the trails at Cedar Breaks National Monument—a jaw-dropping natural amphitheater—on a scenic hike along the South Rim Trail (note: there’s a $15–$25 fee per vehicle to enter). We’ll also explore the Mammoth Lava Caves, a wild formation from Utah’s volcanic past. 

  And if that’s not enough? Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are just about an hour away. If you forget something or need supplies, Duck Creek Village is just down the road with shops, firewood, and a few local eats. 

  So….Let’s get outside, breathe in that mountain air, and make some memories! 

  Details: 

  We have reserved campsites 087,089, 090(Loop D) 

  We are allowed one vehicle per site, however there is overflow parking which is about ¼ mile away at the visitor’s center. We may be able to park a few more vehicles at the campsite but that will be figured out when you get there. There is a fee for overflow vehicles in camp which the driver will be reimbursed. 

  Sorry because of the limited space, this is tent camping only. 

  There are no showers so bring your solar shower, however, Pine Wood resorts, which is in Duck Creek Village,offer showers if availability permits, $10/person. 

  Campground amenities include flush toilets, fire rings, picnic tables and potable water. 

  Make sure to bring firewood and buy it locally as they are discouraging firewood brought in from outside the area due to exotic pest infestation. 

  For more info about duck Creek Campground go to:  

  Duck Creek, Dixie National Forest - Recreation.gov 

   

  Registration $85 for driver, $70 for Passenger, tent camping only

  Registration by credit card only 

  Each camp site is allowed one vehicle per site, (we probably can squeeze a few more in) but overflow parking is available at the visitor’s center, and carpooling is highly encouraged to limit the number of vehicles.  Let the trip leader know if you have room to share in your vehicle. 

  Itinerary: 

  Wednesday Aug. 19^th: Arrival AFTER 2pm. Meet and Greet tea and other yummies! Feel free to share your favorite finger food and/or beverage if you so desire, GO will be providing drinks and snacks as well.  BYOB. Dinner on your own. Campfire gathering 

  Thursday Aug. 20^th: Breakfast on your own. Explore local trails around the area, TBD at the site. Lunch on your own, more exploring, Potluck dinner!  Prepare your favorite dish for 4 to 6 people.  Campfire gathering 

  Friday Aug 21^th:Breakfast on your own then drive to Cedar Breaks National Monument (carpooling to be figured out) Pack a lunch. Taking the5-mile South Rim trail which offers spectacular views, a moderately strenuous hike but well worth it! Have plenty of water, comfortable hiking shoes and sunscreen! Dinner at a nearby restaurant. (Paesano’s Pizzeria or Aunt Sues Chalet) Return for our Campfire gathering. 

  Saturday Aug 22^th:Breakfast on your own, visit Navajo Lake, maybe rent a boat or walk around the lake, more exploring TBD. Have lunch in Duck Creek Village. Dinner on your own, relax, take in the beauty, campfire gathering. 

  Sunday Aug 13^th: Our last day!  Breakfast on your own, pack up and head out and prepare for your next GO adventure! 

  Note: This itinerary is subject to change as weather, moods and circumstances permit! 

  Refund Policy: Cancel on or before August 10th you will receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee. Sorry but no refunds will be issued after that date. 

  Contact the trip leader if you need to cancel. 

  

  This event is limited to GO members only.  When you register, you’ll need to have your credit card ready and pay your registration fee within 15 minutes.  If you’re not a member, you can first join as a member online and then return to register for the event.  We’d love to have you join!! 

  Dogs are allowed if they are on a leash. 

  Weather this time of year is usually pleasantly warm and breezy (low 80’s high 70’s) Very slight chance of rain but it has been known that an occasional thunderstorm can pass through now and again, so be prepared! 

  Bring your 10 essentials, camping and cooking gear, food and a bundle or two or three of firewood. (We can always go down the road to buy more) 

  Sunscreen and a wide brimmed hat and comfortable hiking shoes highly recommended! 

  Additional e-mails will be sent out with more details, changes and other pertinent info as the date of the trip nears. 

  
  Your Trip Leader, Brian Miller: Duck Creek, UT (circa 1963)
  [email protected] 

   

   

  
  

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• LA - Camping: Point Mugu State Park - Sycamore Canyon Campground

  • Start
    Thu, September 24, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, September 27, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Sycamore Canyon Campground - Point Mugu State Park 9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

  Point Mugu State Park - Sycamore Canyon Campground

  SAVE THE DATE!

  Sep 24 - 27

  Registration opens in July.

  

  Located in the far western Santa Monica Mountains, this park features five miles of ocean shoreline with rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two major river canyons, and wide grassy valleys.
  

  
  

  Directions: Google Map

  

  Prices:  tbd

  
  

  Tent and RV sites: 

  • Tent sites: 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33
  • RV sites: 42, 52, 53, 56
  • Tent campers and RVs will be sharing sites with other tent campers to maximize space for everyone, e.g. 3 tents per site or 1 RV and 1 tent. 

  Booking Private Sites: If you’d like to reserve your own private campsite (most commonly for RVs or extra personal space), you can reserve directly here: https://www.reservecalifornia.com/park/694/624

  

  Parking: 
  

  • Sycamore Cove, Mugu Beach, and La Jolla Canyon parking lots open at 8am and close at sunset.

  • Sycamore Canyon campground gates open at 8am and close at 10pm. No entry after 10pm.

  • We will have limited parking spots available at the reserved campsites, and preference will be given to those who carpool. Click here for carpool opportunities. Solo drivers: drop gear, then park in overflow/day-use lot (talk to rangers for guidance). 

  • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park. Although your site may hold 2 or more vehicles, your reservation only covers 1 vehicle (except for group or specialty sites).

  • Overflow/day-use parking is available at the following rates:

  • • All day – $12.00 per car, per day

    • 3 hrs – $9.00 per car

    • 2 hrs – $6.00 per car

    • 1 hr – $3.00 per car

  
  

  

  Schedule of Events*

  Thurs, Sep 24

  • 2:00 pm - Check-in
  • 6:00 pm - Meet and Greet BYOB - bring snacks to share. Dinner on your own
    
  • 7:00 pm - Group campfire; location TBD; bring firewood (In the event wood fires are banned, propane tanks will be available to fuel propane fire rings).

  Fri, Sep 25

  • 7:00 am - Continental breakfast/coffee 
  • 10:00 am - Depart for morning hike (Point Mugu Scenic Trail to Great Dune View Trail Out and Back (2.24 miles, moderate)   
  • Lunch: on your own
  • Afternoon: Relax at camp or at the beach
  • 6:30 pm - Potluck (bring a dish to share)
  • 7:00 pm - Campfire/Movie
    

  Sat, Sep 26

  • 7:00 am - Continental breakfast/coffee 
  • 10:00 am - Hike: Ray Miller Backbone Trail (5.4 miles, moderate)
  • Lunch: on your own
  • Afternoon: Relax at camp or at the beach
  • 6:30 pm - Potluck (bring a dish to share)
  • 7:00 pm - Dance Party under the Bridge

  Sun, Sep 27

  • 7:00 am - Limited Continental breakfast/coffee
  • 12:00 pm Check out/Leave No Trace
    
  • tbd - Possibly stop off at another beach on the way home

  *-Check campground white board for updates and hike/outing details.

  Climate: 73/57 degrees.  View weather forecast - click here

  Amenities: Showers - The park has only token-operated showers. The token machines accept ONLY one dollar bills, and you will receive 2 tokens for a dollar. Change for larger bills is not available at this time.

  What to Bring: The Ten Essentials, Meet and Greet item, Potluck item, and other considerations:
  

  • Warm sleeping gear – It can get cool at night, so bring a warm sleeping bag, extra blankets, or whatever you need to stay comfortable.
  • Camping chair – Highly recommended for meals, campfires, and relaxing around camp and at the beach.
  • Beach towel and umbrella – If you plan to spend some time at the beach, a beach towel and umbrella are sure to come in handy. The beach is just a few minutes walk from our reserved campsites.
  • Warm and cool weather clothing – Malibu should have warm and sunny weather, but weather can change throughout the day, so layers are best.
  • Comfortable hiking shoes – Especially important if you plan to join any of the area hikes.
  • Drinks and water – Bring everything you need, including drinking water. According to the website potable drinking water is currently available, but that can always change.
  • Party Outfits 
  • Firewood – Pick up firewood at a grocery store or hardware store on your way up in a larger town. We will want plenty for the weekend. For additional firewood at a lower price, you can also stop at Adam’s Firewood on the way up (cash only): https://maps.app.goo.gl/AYT5sPFLGQbf3Dy3A

  Pets: Pets are welcomed, but must be kept on leash in campground and day-use areas. Pet owners are responsible for picking up after their pets. Pets are not permitted on park trails.

  Links: Carpool Sign-Up: Carpool Sign-Up Site Photo Album: click here to add your photos WhatsApp Group Chat: click here to join the WhatsApp Group for this campout Campground Info: General Info & How to Book Private Site Trip Leader Contact: John Butta, [email protected] Refunds: Cancellation for a refund must be received by August 15; a $10 cancellation fee will apply.  Cancellations after August 15 will receive no refund.  All cancellation requests must be sent to the Trip Leader.  Please let the trip leader know whether you prefer to receive your refund via PayPal or Zelle.  You will need to provide the email address associated with the means you choose.   Health Problems/allergies:   Discuss any medical concerns with the event leader that may affect your ability to participate in this event.

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• SBVC/CORP - 48th All Chapter Conference and Campout - SAVE THE DATE

  • Start
    Fri, October 16, 2026
  • End
    Sun, October 18, 2026
  • Location
    TBA

  *** SAVE THE DATE ***

  Hello GO!

  Please make sure that you mark your calendars for the
  48th All Chapter Conference and Campout
  Hosted by GO-SBVC

  Dates
  Friday, October 16 thru Sunday, October 18, 2026
  Location
  TBA

  
  

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