I met a big black bear. Well, we weren’t formally introduced, but more on that later. It all started with our impromptu trip ...

Channel Islands National Park is home to an abundance of photogenic wildlife and landscapes, and its second-largest island is ...

You can also hike in the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, home to about 3,000 Torrey pine trees (Pinus torreyana), which only grow here and on an island off the coast of Santa Barbara. These rugged ...

At the end of the HPU’s spring semester, Kim Rosato, adjunct professor of kinesiology, took her surfing class on a road trip ...

The California State Library Parks Pass, which gets you visit many state-operated parks for free, can be checked out like a ...

Cool mountain air, incredible ecology, and all the sights, smells and sounds of the forest await overheated Southern Utahns at this Brian Head trail.

Big cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco tend to steal the spotlight in the Golden State, but many of California’s most ...

Explore the rugged beauty of the Yellow River Ravines Trail in Crestview, Florida. This lesser-known hike offers rare ...

Phoenix's city manager can close trails during periods of excessive heat, such as the one that occurred when the family went hiking on South Mountain.

OPEC+ will increase oil production even more rapidly than expected next month, as the group led by Saudi Arabia seeks to capitalize on strong summer demand in its move to reclaim market share.

Alaskan authorities say they've found the body of a 62-year-old woman who disembarked from a cruise ship to take a hike and didn't return.

OPEC+ may bring its meeting forward to Saturday to approve another oil production hike, though actual supply increases remain below targets due to uneven compliance.