Mount Baldy Trails Closed Through 2025, Sparking Controversy
Some of the most beloved routes, including the Baldy Bowl Trail and the Devil’s Backbone, sit behind “Closed” signs, leaving would-be summit seekers perplexed and frustrated.
Electric Surfboard can go 37MPH for a Cool $25K
LIND, a water sports brand founded in 2021, has unveiled the LIND Canvas, a modular electric surfboard designed to deliver high-speed, wave-free surfing.
Off-Shore Earthquake Rocks Devils Hole, Endangered Death Valley Pupfish
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake off Northern California sent waves crashing through Devils Hole, a collapsed cave in Death Valley National Park that serves as the exclusive habitat for the critically endangered Devils Hole Pupfish.
Young Mountain Lion Returns to Wild After Rehabilitation in San Diego County
A young female mountain lion, severely injured and emaciated when rescued in May, has been successfully returned to the wild after nearly six months of rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.
Two New Wolf Packs Confirmed in California as Population Recovery Continues
Two new gray wolf packs have established themselves in Northern California, marking a significant milestone in the recovery the federally and state-protected species.
California Bans Single-Use Propane Canisters, Mandating Reusable Alternatives by 2028
California has become the first state to ban the sale of single-use one-pound propane canisters, a common item for campers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Scotty’s Castle Partially Reopens in Death Valley After Years of Restoration
After nearly a decade of closure following a devastating 2015 flood and a subsequent fire in 2021, Scotty’s Castle in Death Valley National Park will…
Yosemite Frogs Jump Back from Fungus Attack
Some good news on the wildlife conservation front: the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae), an endangered amphibian that has faced near-extinction, is showing signs…
California King Tides Project: Documenting a Glimpse of Our Future Coastline
As winter approaches, Californians have a unique opportunity to glimpse the future effects of climate change on the state’s coastline, thanks to the California Coastal…
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