LA-Area Mountain Lions Stay Up Late to Avoid Recreationists
A study finds mountain lions are proactively adjusting their activity to avoid interacting with cyclists, hikers, joggers, and other outdoor recreationists.
Southern California Desert Parks Introduce Camping Reservations and Higher Fees
Starting January 1, 2025, visitors to Mojave National Preserve will encounter new campground fees and a streamlined reservation system managed through Recreation.gov.
American Alpine Club Cancels Bishop Craggin’ Classic, Shifts Focus to New Strategic Plan
The American Alpine Club (AAC) has announced that it will no longer host its Craggin’ Classic Series of climbing events.
Mountain Fire Forces Evacuations in Ventura County, Destroying Homes
Firefighters are battling a rapidly spreading wildfire in Ventura County, known as the Mountain fire, which has already devastated numerous homes and prompted the evacuation…
PBS Show “America’s Wildest City” Explores San Diego’s Abundant Wildlife
The new PBS documentary San Diego: America’s Wildest City, highlights the city’s remarkable biodiversity.
Canyoneer in Zion National Park Dies in Fall
A 40-year-old man has died following an accidental fall while canyoneering in Heaps Canyon at Zion National Park
Fungus Linked to Deadly Bat Disease Detected in California
The fungus responsible for white-nose syndrome, which has decimated bat populations across North America, has been identified in several counties throughout California this year.
Desert Tortoises in Mojave National Preserve Protected by New Fences
The Mojave National Preserve has installed specialized “tortoise fencing” along Cima Road to prevent tortoises from crossing onto roadways where many have been killed or injured.
Volkswagen Revives Classic Scout Brand in Two EV Trucks
Volkswagen unveiled its electric Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra truck concepts, marking a significant return of the iconic American nameplate, last seen in 1980, now reimagined for the electric vehicle market.
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