A new report names California as the best state for hiking, earning top marks for its trails, parks and outdoor recreation ...

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — The best thing about hiking trails is that they meet you where you are. On any given path, you can slow down or push yourself, be social or solitary, focused or wandering.

The Bridge, Line and Airport fires have burned about 184 square miles of land in Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties, affecting many popular outdoor destinations. The Times pulled together ...

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Editor’s note: The Wild is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. Currently, that voice belongs to Laura Randall, a veteran journalist who has written ...

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Living in southern California and seeking a fresh breath of nature? A hiking trail is perfect for you! From Newport Back Bay to Crystal Cove, these trails are full of budding flowers and epic ...

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