NATURE CORPS 2013 Volun-Tour Dates Released!

Volun-tour with Nature Corps and experience the best of San Luis Obispo. You’ll be preserving the legacy for the coast by collecting seeds of endangered flora, replacing invasive vegetation with plants native to the state, and caring for the gorgeous gardens at Hearst Castle. Relaxation and play is part of the itinerary: Explore the beaches of Morro Bay, taste the flavors of the region’s food and wine, tour the famed Hearst Castle and shop artisan villages. You’ll also go on hikes, take a bike ride, kayak across the bay, and enjoy exquisite dining with a view of the coast.

Tours are available for the Easter Break, Earth Day weekend and immediately following the Remnants of the Past event on June 1

Ready to Volun-tour? Check out all the 2013 dates.

Also, “LIKE” Nature Corps on Facebook and learn about Daily Giveaways such as a Valentines Package that includes an evening at the Apple Farm, a beautiful flower bouquet from Open Air Flowers and a delicious bottle of Malbec wine from Hearst Winery. To learn of more giveaways visit: Nature Corps Facebook page.

SLO Marathon April 5-7

With so much success on its first year in 2012, The San Luis Obispo Marathon anticipates even more growth the second time around! Marathon organizers expect triple the number of participants in each race in 2013.

Keeping the same highly regarded course for 2013, the San Luis Obispo Marathon + Half takes participants through the town’s charming downtown corridor past the old Fremont Theatre, by Mission San Luis Obispo and through neighborhoods with historic Victorian and Craftsman bungalows, out into the rolling hills of the renowned Edna Valley vineyards and farm land, then back into the city center, past Railroad Square and onto the iconic Madonna Inn property for a spectacular downhill, panoramic finish in the shadow of Cerro San Luis. The 5K race is held on the Madonna Inn property, featuring two loops and a spectacular downhill finish.

Register or book your hotel soon, before they sell out!

The marathon will cap at 2,000 and the half marathon will cap at 6,000. The event's 5K race will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2013. The 5K, which sold out in 2012, will cap at 1,000 for 2013.

SLO International Film Festival, March 6-10

March is arguably one of the most beautiful times of year to visit San Luis Obispo! Green hills, perfect temperatures, wine tasting and of course…the SLO International Film Festival. Held March 6-10, 2013, the festival brings actors and filmmakers both locally and internationally to showcase their hard work and creativity.

Tickets are available for purchase until they sell out! Get ready for five jam packed days of films, parties, wine tastings, and special events! San Luis Obispo International Film Festival—where Movies Matter!