A not-so-small army of outdoor enthusiasts has been getting a kick out of a photo showing a canoe strapped HORIZONTALLY on top of a Subaru. (Pausing for a moment of silence while that sinks in.) And while there are hundreds of humorous comments worth reading on the post exposing the Leer más
A slew of monk seal births in the Hawaiian Islands is exciting for the conservation community, but this also creates challenges for managing areas where humans and wildlife overlap. Yesterday, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) confirmed a new milestone, a Hawaiian monk seal pup born on Mokulua Leer más
First responders rescued Lukas McClish on Friday after he got lost while hiking near Big Basin Redwoods State Park in central California. McClish, 34, set out for a day hike and ended up stranded in the wilderness for over a week without even basic survival equipment. Thankfully, he survived and Leer más
Sometimes, a bear just needs a relaxing float in a pond on a summer day. A rescued bear named Sonya knows how to do it right, based on a recent YouTube video from the Orphaned Wildlife Center. The nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center in Otisville, New York said: “Notice how [Sonya] Leer más
One of the best parts about hiking is sitting down and enjoying a meal afterward. And weekend brunch is especially fun—something to look forward to and to savor the weekend with family and friends. In that spirit, here are 12 Bay Area hikes with nearby brunch ideas, as well as Leer más
I just love exploring creeks in the Bay Area’s rainy season (roughly November through March). Finally, FINALLY, empty creek beds are filled with water and, for a limited time, we get to hike in water-filled forests. When I’m on a creek hike, everything calms down and tunes in to the Leer más
The Bay Area’s richly diverse habitats, from tidal mudflats to ocean edges, chaparral-covered hills to redwood streamsides, are home to an incredible variety of wildlife. And it is so fun to spot them on a hike! Peeking over mixed landscapes and waterways, we have the chance to see whales and sea Leer más