Big Sur coast. Photo by hortulus, Flickr.

If Highway 1 in California is considered one of the world’s most scenic drives, then the section through Big Sur and the Santa Lucia Mountains offers some of its most memorable vistas. The Big Sur Coast — home to sheer cliffs that drop hundreds of feet to the pounding surf below, majestic Santa Lucia Firs, rushing pristine rivers, and quiet spiritual retreats — may soon gain more protection with legislation by Rep. Sam Farr (D-Carmel). Read more