A section of the rugged backcountry terrain of the Los Padres National Forest is visited by fewer than 20 people per year. Marc Muench / Alamy Upon reaching the grassy meadow known as Bear Camp, there ...

The rugged chaparral of California ’s Sespe Wilderness lay hidden under the camouflage of mahogany and sage hues. Nearly a week into her thru-hike on the Condor Trail, Brittany Nielsen surveyed this ...

Brian Sarvis, a former superintendent of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, is enjoying hitting the hiking trails in retirement. (Brian Sarvis photo) I just finished hiking 240 miles of the ...

<strong>A CONDOR’S VIEW:</strong> The air is crisp and cold near Big Pine Mountain in the Santa Barbara backcountry, where the author’s friend Roy enjoys views of ...

Last Thursday, Monica and Justin Kennedy began their 43-day hike of the Condor Trail across the Los Padres National Forest with their two eager dogs, Emma and J-Dog, in tow. They plan to hike all 411 ...

Local author James Wapotich will share images and stories from the Condor Trail Saturday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. at the Wildling Museum in Solvang. The Condor Trail is a 421-mile thru-hike route that ...

A California condor takes flight in the Ventana Wilderness east of Big Sur. A new bill aims to create a 400-mile National Condor Recreation Trail from Los Angeles to Monterey counties. Marcio Jose ...

“My secrets to a healthy and happy life?” muses Amir Dialameh as he tends a garden named after him in the airy heights of Griffith Park. “Being out in nature at least five days a week, staying away ...