UK's best two fish and chip shops – and they're less than half a mile apart
Brits can find two of the best fish and chip shops in the country just a six minute walk apart in Whitby, North Yorkshire, which…
Hidden ocean on Mars found that ‘could cover entire planet with a mile of water’ and ‘should be able to sustain life’
WATER that could cover Mars with a mile-deep ocean has been found beneath the red planet's surface, scientists says.Evidence for an enormous reservoir of liquid…
It’s rattlesnake season in L.A. Here’s how to stay safe
My good friend Bob and I were hiking to Strawberry Peak when she abruptly said, “Stop.” That’s our code for danger. Bob and I hike…
Extremely rare Ferrari from 90s that’s been driven for less than ONE mile a day on sale for staggering price
AN ULTRA-rare Ferrari from the 90s that has been driven for less than one mile a day is going under the hammer for a staggering…
3 L.A. trails to hike before jumping straight into a lake
This time of year, I start to feel a little trapped by the heat.Don’t get me wrong, I understand the No. 1 rule of hiking…
The best L.A.-area hikes, according to Angelenos (who don’t gatekeep)
Truism No. 1: Los Angeles is a patchwork of vast hiking terrain, with about 1 million acres in the L.A. area. The Angeles National Forest…
How to volunteer at the L.A. County raptor rescue in San Dimas
Clockwise from left: A barn owl sits in its cage; a poster of owls; Olivia Miseroy, regional park superintendent, holds an animal ambassador barn owl…
Storm fallout at Cambodian temple complex kills 1, damages statues
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — One person was killed and three others injured at Cambodia’s famed centuries-old Angkor temple complex after a large tree was blown down…
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…