In recent years, as climate change has driven more frequent and intense wildfires, winter storms and extreme heat, many Pacific Crest Trail hikers have abandoned the idea of a "co ...

There have been dozens of reports of Pacific Crest Trail hikers in Southern California falling ill to a highly contagious ...

From redwood-shaded riverbanks to dramatic deserts, California has plenty of top-tier camping options in 2026. Whether you’re ...

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A San Luis Obispo resident said he spotted a young bear resting in a tree near his backyard on Viewmont Street. He said it looked to be 3 years old, and it spent over 5 hours in the tree on Sunday.

A trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is temporarily closed after a string of recent bear encounters. The National Park Service said it happened at Ramsey Cascades Trail in recent weeks.

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BIG BEAR, Calif. -- The two eaglets of beloved Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have officially been named. The chicks will be called Luna and Sandy, which is a nod to Sandy Steers, the ...

A bill aimed at crafting a plan to reintroduce grizzly bears to California’s ecosystems is making its way through the Legislature, over a century after the state’s official animal was last seen in the ...

A bear wandered into a yard in Arroyo Grande on Wednesday — surprising the people who lived here. Gary Borsos was preparing for dinner at 5:30 p.m. when he got an alert from his Ring Camera. He peered ...