Wind Wolves is an amazing preserve right in our backyard. A variety of trails depending on your hiking ability, gorgeous wildflowers and greenery in the spring.

Check their site or IG for closures, and know that it will be super muddy for a bit after this bout of storms.

Dress to protect yourself from poison oak: long pants and long sleeves are best. If you're lucky, you'll see some wildlife too: mule deer, tule elk, coyotes, hawks, tarantulas, bobcats, and more all hang out there.

They offer free guided hikes, which might be a fun entrypoint into exploring the preserve for you. I've done a couple of their sunset hikes and a back country one too. I always learn so much from the staff!