Header photo by bigsurkate
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Links for phone users who can’t see the links to the right without scrolling through two years of posts. I’ll start with just a few, but if you have others you wish to see here, let me know.
Alert Wildfire: https://www.alertwildfire.org/
Big Sur Maps (3) with slide names, locations, etc.: https://bigsurkate.blog/big-sur-interactive-highway-maps-with-slide-names-mile-markers/
Caltrans Interactive Map: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
Central Coast Observed Precipitation Map: https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/precipMaps.php?group=cc&img=3
CHP dispatch: https://cad.chp.ca.gov/Traffic.aspx
Watch Duty: https://www.watchduty.org
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PORTIONS OF THE LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST ON THE SOUTH COAST OF BIG SUR CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO ROAD AND TRAIL DAMAGE. SEE LISTING HERE: https://bigsurkate.blog/2023/03/13/parts-of-lpnf-reopen-but-these-portions-remain-closed-due-to-damage/
Current Closure Order as of 9/1/23 is here: https://https://bigsurkate.blog/2023/09/05/forest-closure-update-for-9-1-10-31/
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IMPORTANT, READ THIS POST FIRST FOR INFORMATION ABOUT VISITING BIG SUR!! HIGHWAY ONE IS CLOSED FROM LIMEKILN STATE PARK (ALSO CLOSED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE) TO LUCIA, A TWO MILE STRETCH DUE TO STORM DAMAGE AT PAUL’S SLIDE.
**NACIMIENTO-FERGUSSON ROAD, SOUTH COAST RIDGE ROAD, PLASKETT RIDGE ROAD, LOS BURROS ROAD ARE ALL CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THIS IS DUE TO SEVERE ROAD AND TRAIL DAMAGE**
Interactive Highway Map with Mile Markers and slide names is to the right, under “Pages” first one *Big Sur Interactive Maps... if the following link doesn’t work. *Big Sur Interactive Slide Maps will answer any questions you may have about where something is in relation to something else.
MY DIRECT EMAIL IS: kwnovoa@mac.com
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I believe there is a climate of "use" these days...permission or not. Do what you can to make the news sites deal with their 'lapse'...it will be worth it....even though it's a pain to have to fight for your rights. Much support in this sent your way.
As a pro photographer and regular visitor to Big Sur, I echo the value of image protection. The process of registering images for copyright at the Library of Congress is really easy, and it helps assure people don't steal images, cause the image owner can recoup legal fees if images are registered with LofC. 90% of the abusers of image copyright laws can afford to pay for them - they should be contributing to you and/or fire budgets.
Thanks
Paul S
KK...as troubling as all this is, you have a photo image of the devastation and a book! You have held up under all the seige my friend...stay well.
Hi Kate, can you give me the location/source of this 4/17/09 fire restriction announcement please? Thanks.
Mark, I sent you the link privately, but for others, my source was two-fold. One, was a press release from the USFS on April 10, 2009, when the restrictions went into effect, and two, a sign posted at the bottom of Plaskett. I clarified (as did the USFS in a second press release) that these restrictions are for undeveloped campgrounds, not the developed ones such as Plaskett Creek and Kirk Creek Campgrounds. Hope this helps to resolve the ambiguity.
Frankly, I don't worry about developed campgrounds. When restrictions also affect them, as has happened in the past, the Park Management Co. is very good about making the restrictions clear. As to Big Creek, I agree, a phone call is in order.
Prewitt Ridge was one of my favorite camp sites in california that ive ever been to and my favorite sunset to date. The sunset over the bed of clouds was breath-taking. Thanks for all your help. Isnt it funny how we ran into each other over the internet?
my blog with an introductory shot and more to come:
http://12fv.com/2009/07/ocean-of-clouds.html
thanks again bigsurkate
New banner is fantastic! A great "Fall" pic!
Your best banner photo yet. Unbelievable.
Kate your new banner is amazing! KUDOS
I see that banner IN REAL LIFE, many times during my commute from the school...particularly at the top of Hurricane Point!!!
You got it on camera! Wow!!