Robert Bernstein

In February we set out on an adventure of a lifetime to Baja California, Mexico in search of whales.

Robert shares photos of the view from the Gaviota Caves.

Hundreds of locals showed up for an impromptu protest of Trump's national emergency declaration on Monday.

What a wonderful group of 18 hikers we had for a beautiful Sierra Club hike to Mission Ridge on a perfect day.

Martin Luther King Day was celebrated once again in a big way in Santa Barbara with the theme "Together We Stand".

Robert shares photos and video from the 130th Rose Parade in Pasadena.

Robert's latest Sierra Club hike was to Gibraltar Rock via Rattlesnake Trail.

SpaceX made another successful launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg on Friday.

Cirque du Soleil is a synthesis of circus, ballet, comedy and something indescribably unique.

Solvang began burning Christmas trees in an annual bonfire over 40 years ago, though it does not happen every year. 

Robert attends the traveling exhibit King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharoah, in Los Angeles.

Between Christmas and New Year's, Robert traveled to Pismo State Beach to see the monarch butterflies

Robert shares photos of his monarch butterfly findings at Ellwood butterfly grove.

Tuba Christmas celebrated its 45th year with a packed performance in Storke Placita on Saturday.

Robert reports on the latest holiday happenings in town from the downtown parade to the holiday market.

Robert led the Sierra Club Hike on the first part of the Dragon's Back of the Cathedral Peak Trail.

Robert shares pictures and summaries from a recent lecture on the post-Millennial generation at Santa Barbara City College.

Robert recently enjoyed a harp concert by Canadian harpist Josh Layne.

Former Congress Member Lois Capps was the most recent speaker at the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara, speaking just before the recent election.

Veterans Day was celebrated on Saturday in Santa Barbara with a parade down State Street, along Cabrillo Boulevard and ending at the Carriage Museum.

Robert shares a recap of all the Halloween and freaky performances that happened around town.

Robert shares photos from the Congregation B'nai B'rith that was hosted as a Night of Solidarity to bring the community together in the wake of a series of hate crimes around the country.

Halloween and Día de Los Muertos are not yet here, but the celebrations have already begun in a big way!

Robert's latest Sierra Club had an energetic and adventuresome group to explore five different Montecito trails in the disaster area.

Robert Bernstein shares his midterm election endorsements and is curious about other's recommendations.

Robert shares photos from a recent puppet-making workshop at UC Santa Barbara.

Most of the Montecito trails are now open, but the Cold Spring Trail is still officially closed. Four of us Sierra Club hike leaders arranged to scout the trails to see how close they are to being hike ready.

The latest Humanist Society talk was by UCSB Physics Professor Roger Freedman. His title: A Matter of Some Gravity – What Newton Never Knew About Gravitation

Robert shares pictures and videos from the recent SpaceX launch. 

Robert points out bad driving habits that are illegal and cause harm to others, specifically bicyclists.