National Parks to Raise Fees by $5 this Summer
Public outcry pushed the NPS from its original proposal to charge $70 admission at the 17 most popular parks.
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Winter Returning to the Sierra this Week
A late-season storm could drop up to 18 inches of snow in places.
SoCal's Wildflowers a Letdown this Year
Lack of rain means there are fewer blooms than last year's impressive show, but there are still places to catch the spring color.
Angeles National Forest Lowers Fire Danger
Area receives normal precipitation for first time since January.
SoCal Eagle-Counting Program Draws Huge Interest
Dozens of volunteers show up to help monitor the bald eagle population at six California lakes.
Officials Suspect Arson in Joshua Tree NP Fire
The 2.5-acre blaze badly damaged the historic Oasis of Mara.
Sheriff Team Rescues Hiker Who Fell 500 Feet on San Bernardino Peak
The woman slipped on ice on the San Bernardino Peak Divide Trail.
Maps Show Just How Early Spring is This Year
These colorful phenology maps graphically depict California's early-blooming flowers.
California Bigfoot Lawsuit Dismissed
The petitioner plans to refile the suit to make the state officially recognize the Sasquatch species.
Hunting is Declining, Putting Wildlife Conservation in a Funding Crunch
Hunting fees pay for wildlife conservation. With participation dropping, who will pick up the slack?
Bald Eagle Watchers Count 15 Birds in Winter Census
Volunteers and rangers tallied the bald eagles in the San Jacinto and San Bernardino Mountains.
Public Transit System from Pasadena to San Gabriels Starts April 7
The pilot program will run a weekend shuttle service through September.
Los Angeles's Top 6 Dayhikes
The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Brad Stapleton.
Meet Brad Stapleton, Backpacker's Los Angeles Trail Scout
Brad Stapleton is a publicist during the workday, and your guide to the best trails and events of Southern California.
Trip Listings: Long Trail
Los Angeles: Lake Sabrina to Echo Lake
Navigate the long, gorgeous valley of Bishop Creek's Middle Fork to alpine lakes beneath spectacular Sierra Crest peaks. Leave early for this arduous 17-mile hike.
Los Angeles: Morris Peak
This rigorous but rewarding 9.8-mile out-and-back on the Pacific Crest Trail climbs more than 2,000 feet to a summit with splendid high-desert views.
