Outdoors Features
In depth stories about places to go, things to see and what to know. Focusing on the Santa Barbara area but featuring the western states.
Adventure Is Their Middle Name
Outdoor Excursion Company Offers Channel Island Sea Cave Tours
A Santa Barbara outdoor excursion company is offering Channel Island sea cave tours. Read story.
Stream Team Comes Through
Powered by Volunteers
Powered by creek-loving volunteers, decade-old program detects pollutants, identifies sources. Read story.
Solstice 2010 — A Carnival Celebration
Loud, Raucous, Joyful, Colorful and Never-ending Fun Makes for a Perfect Parade
Ray shares images from today's Solstice Parade, a colorful spectacle featuring an unbelievable ending. Read story.
Comforts of Home in the Great Outdoors
Vacation Trailers 2 U Delivers Luxury to the Campgrounds of Santa Barbara County
Vacation Trailers 2 U delivers luxury to the campgrounds of Santa Barbara County. Read story.
Blue and Green 2010
Our Annual Ode to the Great Outdoors
Our annual ode to the great outdoors. Read story.
To Kayak Our Adventurous Isles
Channel Islands National Park Presents Both Pleasure and Pain for Paddling Outfitters
Channel Islands National Park presents both pleasure and pain for paddling outfitters. Read story.
Plotting a 300-Mile Trail Through Our Backyard
Condor Trail to Follow Endangered Species’ Ancient Flyway
Condor Trail to follow endangered species’ ancient flyway. Read story.
Nature’s Mighty Yaup!
Springtime Musings on the Foothills of our Delight
Springtime musings on the foothills of our delight. Read story.
Adventure for Hire 2010
Our guide to adventure gear and service providers. Read story.
El Capitan Canyon Hosts Trails Council BBQ & Fundraiser
Hikes, Rides & Trail Runs Highlight an Afternoon of Food, Fun & Music by Local Band Kalinka
Trails Council BBQ features trail activities, great food and live music with Kalinka. Read story.
Unicyclist’s Love Affair with Foothills
Man Drives 200 Miles to Ride Santa Barbara Trails
Worldwide sensation Terry Peterson started one-wheeling just four years ago at the age of 50. Read story.
Evening Campfire
Photo of the Day — Carp State Beach
Evening photo from the mouth of Carpinteria Creek highlights a pleasant evening campfire. Read story.
Remembering the 2005 Storms
Trails Took a Major Hit During the January 2005 Winter Storms; This Year's Pattern Is Similar
Three years ago Cold Spring Trail was almost destroyed by floods. Will it happen again? Read story.
My Own Private Utah
In Search of Serious Snow and Winterized Relaxation in the Mormon State's Wasatch Range
In search of serious snow and winterized relaxation in the Mormon state's Wasatch Range. Read story.
Cell Phone App Combats Weeds
Hikers Can Help Document Invasive Plants
Hikers can now document invasive species in national parks. Read story.
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