Outdoors Features
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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.
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.
DA Explains Jesusita Fire Charges
Local Attorney Disputes Charges Facing Craig Ilenstine and Dana Larsen
DA's office explains fire charges; local attorney disputes them. Read story.
Aboard the Spirit of Dana Point
Tall Ship a Lively Maritime History Classroom
This year when a Tall Ship anchored in Santa Barbara, Katherine Ferry climbed aboard for a sail, a swashbuckling opera, and an overnight shift as a safety officer on the Spirit of Dana Point, replica of an 18th Century schooner. Read story.
Rattlesnake and San Roque Side of Jesusita Trails to Re-Open Friday
All Trails Within the Mission Canyon Area to Remain Closed
Trails now open to the public after hydromulch work completed. Read story.
Channel Islands Adventure
Whale Watching, Nature Hikes, and Kayaking with Truth Aquatics
Whale watching, hikes, and kayaking with Truth Aquatics. Read story.
Coyote Fire: Sept 22-Oct 1, 1964
Forty-five Years Ago A Faulty Muffler Brings Our Worst Fears
Ray takes a look back at our area's first big urban wildfire. Read story.
Refugio Fire September 6-15, 1955
79,000+ Acre Fire Ravages Gaviota Coast for 10 Days
Ray Ford takes a look at a major and well-recorded front-country fire in Santa Barbara. Read story.
Illegal Trail-Cutting Efforts Continue to Concern Forest Officials
Mountain Biker Seriously Injured on Cold Spring Trail by Unauthorized Trail Work
Illegal trail work begins to impact user safety in the front country. Read story.
Douglas Family Preserve Improvements Scheduled Next Week
Trail Maintenance Work and Native Plant Restoration Highlight Efforts at the Preserve
Douglas Preserve to undergo much needed improvements thanks to a Land Trust grant. Read story.
County Unveils Hydromulch Program for Jesusita Burn Areas
Maps Identify Areas to Be Sprayed
Maps provide a close look at locations of Jesusita Fire hydromulching. Read story.
Out of the Lizard's Mouth
Climbing the Beautiful Sandstone Mountain
The sandstone outcroppings crowning the Santa Ynez mountain range above the South Coast can take wonderfully weird shapes. Read story.
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