This Southern California challenge will help you hike higher peaks
I remember feeling kind of like a celebrity in that Chipotle in Upland.It was a Thursday in 2021, and my dog and I had just…
Why Olympic distance runners have flocked to Flagstaff for decades
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — For centuries the snow-capped San Francisco Peaks, which tower over the high desert of northern Arizona, have held sacred meaning for more than…
Tell us: What’s your California wilderness survival story?
On any given day in Southern California, you have vast opportunities to escape for an outdoor adventure, whether that means surfing a wave, hiking a…
This perfect summer L.A. hike has free parking, shade and a waterfall
Editor’s note: This newsletter is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. Starting this month, that voice belongs to Times…
Ultramarathon runners embrace pain of Western States 100
AUBURN, Calif. — The Western States Endurance Run isn’t so much a race as it is torture, spooled out slowly and sadistically over 100 miles.…
My brother died too soon. How his passing inspired me to hike L.A.
Editor’s note: This newsletter is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. Starting this week, that voice belongs to Times…
4 great L.A. hikes that offer treats near the trails
When I was section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, I met a thru-hiker (trail name: Toots Magoots) who shared a fun way she rewarded herself…
How to volunteer with seals, sea lions and elephant seals in L.A.
When a sea lion is found stranded anywhere between Long Beach and Malibu, chances are a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Care Center in San…
4 hot weather L.A. hikes and tips for how to tackle them
It’s here. The first inevitable heat wave of the year has arrived in California after a cool and wet winter and spring. While the worst…
A roadmap to cannabis tourism spots in Mendocino weed country
Mendocino County, Calif. — As you drive through some of California’s most storied agricultural land, a few hours north of the Bay Area, you’ll zoom past…
Business couple spend a decade 'working from motorhome' on 90,000 mile adventure
Karen, 56, and Myles Davies, 57, - aka The Motoroamers - have been travelling in their motorhome for nine years and have visited 27 countries…
Dornoch holds off Mindframe to win 2024 Belmont Stakes in upset
The Triple Crown season is over. Three races, three different winners. No clear star in the making. Or maybe three of them. Dornoch etched his…
How to build a memorial for your pet in nature without leaving a trace
There’s no getting around it: Losing a pet is awful. No matter the circumstances, it leaves a hole in one’s heart that will never completely…
World's longest train stretches a mile and passengers are driven to their seats
Paul Cockerton takes the luxury Ghan - a mile-long train cutting through the heart of Australia for three nights and four days, with his adventure…
The best shops in Las Vegas
I first met Kumei Norwood when she was 9 and had just started a T-shirt line called Tofu Tees. Back then, she was selling T-shirts…
Splendid day trips you can take from Las Vegas
I have a new system for beating the casinos in Las Vegas: I don’t spend a penny on the slots, the tables or the sports…
Want to bike L.A.’s coast? Here are six must-see stops on the Strand
Few experiences exemplify California living more than a bike ride on the Marvin Braude Bike Trail. Also known as the Strand, the 22-mile oceanfront path…
Jess Hull smashes PB, claims 1,500m Oceania record at Eugene Diamond League Prefontaine Classic
Australian runner Jess Hull has stormed to an Oceania record in the 1,500 metres at the prestigious Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.The…
For your L.A. bucket list: An epic city hike that has it all
There aren’t many hiking trails in Southern California that feature hummingbirds, a fishing lake, a 440-foot-long truss bridge, an abundance of native plants and coastal…
Britain's 'greatest beach' features sandy dunes and stretches on for half a mile
Travel experts have announced the beaches they think are the greatest in the UK, with Par Beach on the Isles of Scilly coming out on…