More than 95 percent of our wetlands have been lost. We’re lucky we can still visit remnants of them along the SoCal coast. They’re home to a dazzling array of bird life, especially this time of year. Here are three easy walks to soothe the soul and see some of September’s most active feathered friends.
It’s a thrill to see a pterodactyl patrolling a prehistoric pond, even if you know it’s really “just” a great blue heron stalking the Ballona Freshwater Marsh. Less camouflaged are… Read More
Nothing goes together better than bird-watching and buried treasure, right? Never connected the two? Consider 610-acre Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad—perhaps the most bird-friendly and certainly the most pirate-friendly of California’s… Read More
Volcanoes, waterfalls, and trails in all directions … fall for it all in Redding! Yes, it’s California’s sunniest city year-round, but wanna know what else shines here? The surrounding hiking… Read More
The city of Ventura is officially known as Buenaventura, meaning “good fortune.” That applies to one of the least-known but most abundant estuaries in the region, where the Ventura River… Read More
The short hike to Vincent’s Cabin provides vast mountain views and dense forest shade—and…
You won’t find Eagle Cliff Mine on the official Joshua Tree National Park map—which…
You won’t find Eagle Cliff Mine on the official Joshua…
Nothing represents North County San Diego better than a walk…
Escondido is Spanish for “hidden,” but its adventurous ales and…
The short hike to Vincent’s Cabin provides vast mountain views…
Double the peaks, double the fun—and a reward awaits when…
You hear it from all the locals who live in Sonoma Valley: Fall is the best time of year. Here…
Tarantula Hike: Ghosts and goblins may not raise the hair on your neck, but there are still some hairy surprises…
