Ascending California’s 15 highest peaks marks a great achievement for anybody, but it was thrilling for a climber who thought he was more likely to lose his foot than climb a mountain.
Local Chico artist shares wildlife and nature in beautiful textiles.
Nominations for the 2026 Class of the California Outdoors Hall of Fame close on Dec. 15, 2025.
Walking among giants! From the Discovery Tree stump (once home to a bowling alley!) to The Twins, the rugged Old Bachelor, and the legendary Father of the Forest — Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a living cathedral of Giant Sequoias worth every step of a visit.
Rare bird sightings are always exciting and especially when it’s in your own native garden.
The original UGC site is still your best source for tracking fall color in the Golden State
Three cheers for wolves, sea otters, beavers and the Klamath River. Wildlife comebacks and conservation successes highlighted California’s outdoor news in 2024.
Thanks to abundant rain and snow, there are carpets of wildflowers throughout California.
One of our California Wildlife Stories. Enjoy the adventures and explorations of a kayaking king.
Cycling California’s Royal Road (the El Camino Real) is an 800-mile (1,287 km) epic adventure not considered lightly. The missions are from 16 to 60 miles apart (26 to 97 km), distances that test the limits of the endurance and ability of most cyclists or walkers.
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