The Guide to Southern California Outdoor Adventure
News, events and guides to rugged outdoor adventure in Southern California.
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Sequoia Surges, Channel Islands Slips: SoCal National Park Visitation in 2025
The twelve NPS units in and around Southern California for which data is available tell a more varied story on visitor numbers.
Seabirds Are Washing Up on California Beaches — And It’s Probably Not Bird Flu
A rough winter following an unusually productive breeding year is likely the culprit in large number of seabird deaths.
Late-Season Storms Are Coming to the Sierra and Utah Mountains
The western mountains are finally getting a return to winter, with storm systems lining up for both the Sierra Nevada and Utah’s mountains in early April.
Rattlesnake Bite Kills SoCal Mountain Biker
A 25-year-old Costa Mesa mountain biker died March 11 after spending more than five weeks hospitalized following a rattlesnake bite at the Quail Hill Trailhead in Irvine
H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in California Elephant Seals
Seven weaned elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1
Arrest Made in Two Palomar Mountain Shootings, After Stargazer Targetted
A man has been arrested in connection with two shootings on Palomar Mountain, including a February incident in which a stargazer was targeted near the summit.
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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.