From kayaking cathedral-like caverns to spotting blue whales, this California park delivers rare experiences without the congestion.

Five remote islands off the coast of Southern California are known as the “North American Galapagos.” These expert tips will help you plan an unforgettable adventure.

A panoramic photo of Potato Harbor, an oblong cove on the western side of Santa Cruz Island, California in National Park Service land, viewed from the cliffs above. Channel Islands National Park. Deep ...

California is home to nine national parks, the most of any state in the country, and the closest one to Los Angeles might be the most unique. Channel Islands National Park is made up of eight islands ...

Channel Islands National Park received $1.43 million to plug an abandoned well and restore the site. A portable drilling rig was brought to Santa Cruz Island in 1965 but oil was never found. Little ...

When you think of California, you may think of places like Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, Silicon Valley, Napa Valley or San Francisco. But there’s another side to the Golden State you’ll ...

Editor’s note: The Wild is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. For the next several weeks, we’re featuring guest writers (whom we’ve dubbed “wilders” ) from ...

In 2021, CIR joined a coalition of organizations and individuals in saving the West Mesa of the San Marcos Foothills from development of luxury homes. In just 90 days the coalition raised $18.6 ...