Great Outdoors upcoming events

OCLB- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Hawaii Big Island Day Hikes (Tue, April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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 BoardRep-OCLB@GreatOutdoors.org

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.

PS - Monthly Membership Meeting (Tue, April 28, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:30:00 GMT

PLEASE NOTE: This PS Monthly Membership Meeting is held Online Using Zoom ONLY

GOPS Monthly Core Group Meetings are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30 pm, subject to change due to holidays and conflicting events. Meetings can be attended online via Zoom each month.

Meetings are held simultaneously in-person in January, March, May, July, September and November 2023 and via Zoom. In-person meetings are held at the Center, 3rd floor Meeting Room 3, 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA.

Meetings are held only via Zoom in February, April, June, August, October and December.

Check the event registration details for the date and the particulars of the meeting.

GOPS members can attend by registering for the meeting. For best results in attending via Zoom, plan to use a computer or tablet equipped with a camera and microphone. Information on how to enter the Zoom meeting will be provided to registrants in their Confirmation and Reminder emails.

SBVC -Cerro Alto- Cruisin' Morro Bay Car Show 2026 (Thu, April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Cruisin’ Morro Bay 2026

This campout focuses on the Morro Bay car show. This car show is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of community spirit. Each year, it brings together classic car enthusiasts while supporting local businesses, charities, and organizations. With a focus on creating an inclusive and fun experience, thus fostering a sense of togetherness throughout Morro Bay and beyond. Here is a website for you to check it out: https://www.morrobaycarshow.org/ . Hope to see you at the grounds or at the main event! Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking, okrr?

WHERE: Cerro Alto Campground. 13741 Cerro Alto Road, Atascadero, CA 93422.
The city of Atascadero is off Highway 101, while Morro Bay is off Highway 1 from SLO. The campground is conveniently located on Highway 41, between Atascadero and Morro Bay, typically a 15 to 20-minute drive from either location. It is located in the Los Padres National Forest, and it is a dry camp with pit toilets scattered across the grounds. There are water spigots available for use as well. Signal is spotty, so make sure to message the trip leader ahead of time before heading over.

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CAMPING FEES:
Members: $75/person...........Non-members:$100.
Other fees, such as zoo entrance fees or lake activity fees, are not included. Non-member fees will include GO membership. Carpooling is highly encouraged as parking is limited.

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WHEN: The campout starts on April 30th, check-in at 1500, to May 3rd, check-out at 1200. Friday check-ins are also allowed. The trip schedule is seen below. The following activities can be done as a group or peel off on your own.

DATE

TIME

ACTIVITY

NOTES

APR 30
THUR

1500

1700-1900

Campground CHECK-IN/ Welcome

1,2,3, HIKE!
Boyscout and Bridge Loop.
Moderate. 4.8 mi. 1154 ft elev gain.

SBVC Welcomes You to the Central Coast.

The trail offers breathtaking views of Morro Bay. Path is rocky with small gravel, so wear good grippy shoes. Diverse landscapes with overgrown sections.

MAY 1
FRI

1000

1030

1230

1330

1600

To Atascadero, We GO!

Central Coast Zoo, Atascadero Lake & Park.

Lunch in DT Atascadero

Sunken Garden, City Hall, Centennial Park, Colony Museum

Back to the campground

The times for these listed activities are just a guesstimate. Some activities may take longer or shorter depending on the group.

Zoo entrance fee ($15) and lunch is pay your own.

Other activities available in A-Town are hiking, thrifting, fishing, and paddling.

Another alternative is visiting DT Paso Robles, wine & beer tasting, and shopping.

There is also a mission in San Miguel. Just sayin'.

MAY 2
SAT

1000

1800

To Morro Bay Car Show!

POTLUCK DINNER

All day main event.
There are also opportunities for antique shopping, kayaking, hiking, surfing, people watching, sunbathing, downtown walking.

TBD. It could be in town OR Back to the campground.

MAY 3
SUN

1200

CHECK OUT/ Lunch

Lunch location TBD.

Land Acknowledgement
We want to respectfully acknowledge the Salinan and Northern Chumash People, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations.

For questions, please send a text message to the trip leader, either Joe 18055881142 or co-leader Gener 18057095379.

#CentralCoastVibes #SLOLife #EightOhFive #WeAllFam

SD/OCLB - Great Outdoors Archive Visit @ USC Libraries ONE Archives (Sat, August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:45:00 GMT

USC ONE Archives Visit

Saturday Aug 1, 2026 at 10am sharp

Join us to learn about the history of Great Outdoors from when we began in 1978 to today, including our founders and historical chapters across California and beyond!

Day of Schedule:

10:00am USC One Archive Visit

12:00pm Lunch (on own or as group)

11:30am Urban Walk through USC Campus (1.1 miles, ~30min)

12pmn Lunch

Potential Urban Walk Information: This hike from the ONE Archive at USC to lunch. This urban walk is expected to take 30mins at a generous pace.

Parking: USC's ONE Archive has a free private parking lot, so anyone coming directly to the archive will be fine. If you plan to park at the archive, and walk to and back from the exhibition on campus, there shouldn't be a problem with parking. If anyone is planning to park near the exhibition on campus following the archive visit, however, that would likely be rather difficult and expensive.

Cost: Free for Archive visit

Time Commitment: Plan for approx 3-4 hours

Dogs: No animals allowed.

Health Problems/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 a trip leader if you wish.

Contact/Question:- If you have any questions not addressed by the information above or on our registration page, please feel free to contact the trip leader: Tyler Roosden (651.497.1611)

SBVC - Flying Club / Primetimers BBQ - SAVE THE DATE (Sat, September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Flying Club / Primetimers BBQ

Fire up the grill, let's make some noise,
Burgers, dogs, and happy joys!
Good food, good friends, a perfect day,
Come hang with us, don't delay!

WHEN: Sept 12, 2026 @ TBD

WHERE: Goleta Beach Park

*Registration is not open at this time. More info to follow...*

SBVC - Lake Lopez: AG Harvest Festival - SAVE THE DATE (Thu, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Lake Lopez - Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival

The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival is a local favorite event that features everything from entertainment to food, scarecrow and baking contests, games for the kids, movie night, and so much more! This family-friendly event highlights the best of Arroyo Grande and its neighboring communities.

When: Sept 24 - 27, 2026 @ TBD

*Registration is not open yet at this time. More info to follow...*

SBVC/CORP - 48th All Chapter Conference and Campout - SAVE THE DATE (Fri, October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

*** 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