Start the new year with a quiet exploration at the Torrey Pines Extension – San Diego Union-Tribune
Last week, my New Year’s Day hike almost didn’t happen. The forecast called for rain, and for most…
5 South County hikes – San Diego Union-Tribune
The options for hiking in South County include many opportunities for seeing native plants, migrating birds and local…
What’s on your 2026 to-hike list? – San Diego Union-Tribune
I’ve never been a big fan of New Year’s Eve. The pressure, real or imagined, to do something…
3 hikers dead in Southern California mountains
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Rescue crews responding during high winds to a report of an injured hiker…
The 10 Most Popular Stories of 2025 at 7×7
It has been quite the year. We, for one, can’t wait to pull out a new calendar and…
Your hiking and camping guide to Angeles National Forest
Los Angeles is a place where essentially anyone can find themselves, especially outdoors lovers. The hiking trails of…
A bayside walk and a look ahead to 2026 – San Diego Union-Tribune
Early this week, I was perched on a rock at Point San Bruno Park along the San Francisco…
A guide to walking Harbor Island Park
Early this week, I was perched on a rock at Point San Bruno Park along the San Francisco…
Start 2026 with a guided hike in one of California’s state parks – San Diego Union-Tribune
Kickstart a year of outdoor adventure with a guided hike — or a wintry dip in the ocean…
17 hikes in San Diego’s North County
The options for hiking in North County include everything from lagoons to canyons and even the remains of…
On night near Mt. Whitney, 5 hikers meet during a lightning storm
It was August 2013, and we were clambering up the majestic and regal unrealness that is Mt. Whitney,…
Exploring the canyons and trails of the Del Mar Mesa Preserve – San Diego Union-Tribune
This week took me to the Del Mar Mesa Preserve, a web of canyons, trails and vernal pools…