Just when the Omicron crisis was starting to abate, the situation in Ukraine arose as another world event of devastation and heartache. How do you take a break from the doom-news? Sometimes it's helpful to be in nature. In this episode Brad and Holly talk about some less known local places in California that have everything from wildflowers to farm animals, including a place on the San Mateo Coast to try Goat Yoga. They also discuss where to start applying for camping and backpacking permits for summer adventures, including a beach next to the famous film location for parts of Jurassic Park 2, and a few top hike-in environmental campgrounds in Big Sur and the Sonoma Coast (this gem is first-come, first-served).