The Guide to Southern California Outdoor Adventure
News, events and guides to rugged outdoor adventure in Southern California.
A SoCal Fisherman Freed a Great White Shark at Hermosa Beach. In His Underwear.
The tools required: scissors. The attire: underwear. The audience: a pier full of onlookers. The outcome: one juvenile great white shark, released.
Lee Canyon Is Getting a Real Chairlift. Las Vegas’s Ski Area Is Growing Up.
This week they announced the next piece: Chair 8, a new fixed-grip quad serving the West Bowl, set to open for the 2026-27 season
California’s Snowpack Hit Its Second-Lowest April Level Ever. Fire Season Starts Now.
State surveyors found zero measurable snow at Phillips Station on April 1. The statewide snowpack is 18% of average. The Sierra’s “frozen reservoir” melted two months early — and the implications go well beyond skiing.
The Border Wall Is Coming for the Butterfly Center. Congress Said No Four Times.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has awarded a contract to build a border wall through a butterfly center in Texas.
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San Diego Mountain Biking Guide
This guide covers the best places to mountain bike in San Diego, from coastal reserves to back country recreation area.
Anza-Borrego Off-Road Trails Guide
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, located on the eastern side of San Diego County, is the crown jewel in San Diego’s off-road offerings.
Mount Laguna Camping Guide
Guide to campgrounds and dispersed camping near Mount Laguna in San Diego’s eastern mountains.
11 Best Sunset Hikes in Los Angeles
Whether you want to enjoy the illuminated cityscape or watch the sun sink below the horizon of the Pacific Ocean, here are 11 of the best sunset hikes in Los Angeles.
Santa Barbara Glamping Guide
Guide to the best glamping in Santa Barbara, from cozy cabins to yurts, RVs and safari tents.
San Diego Snow Guide: Where to find snow in San Diego County
San Diego’s mountains receive snowfall each year and are a terrific place to explore in the winter.