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TYNGSBORO -- Located on over 200 acres of land, the Academy of Notre Dame (NDA) is well situated to use the natural environment in its academic subjects. Now, it can do even more to learn about caring for creation, thanks to the addition of a geodome on the campus and the transformation of one classroom into an environmental learning lab.
Dan McCaslin: North Fork Matilija Trail Exudes Rugged Beauty Despite Scars of Thomas Fire Mostly chaparral landscape is making a comeback along only official path in entire 30,000-acre Matilija Wilderness behind Ojai Entering the North Fork Matilija Trail, surrounded by Thomas Fire-damaged landscaping. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo) By Dan McCaslin, Noozhawk Columnist | @NoozhawkNews March 14, 2021 | 6:28 p.m. Although encompassing more than 30,000 acres, the North Fork Matilija Trail forms the only official footpath into the tangled and beautiful Matilija Wilderness behind Ojai — a...
Dan McCaslin: Take a Hike Through Matilija Canyon to Flat Rock for a Peak Adventure Hit the trail above Matilija Creek to soak up stunning sights and intriguing sounds, and you just might leave feeling inspired The cliffs above Matilija Canyon. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo) Follow the clear “All Trails” sign with the white arrow to reach Matilija Falls. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo) The wooden portal for free hiking into Matilija Canyon. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo) Cara Blanca Peak near Matilija Canyon. (Dan McCaslin / Noozhawk photo) A false cupule boulder near the unofficial tra...