Outdoors
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National park funding freeze stalls projects in Joshua Tree, Mojave
The funding freeze comes as California’s national parks and preserves continue grappling with staffing shortages, growing maintenance backlogs, and increasing threats from wildfires, drought, and invasive species.
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Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle died of bird flu, report finds
A newly released necropsy report found that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was the primary underlying cause of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle’s decline and death.
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The California national park WorldAtlas says you shouldn’t skip
Lassen Volcanic National Park has four types of volcanoes, steaming geothermal trails, and alpine lakes, all without the crowds.
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6 orchards in California perfect for apple picking, baked goods, & fall fun
Discover the best orchards in California to visit this fall for apple picking and all the seasonal fun!
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Now is your last chance to see the Milky Way’s center over California
In September, the Milky Way may be best seen in the middle of the month, when the moon is less bright.
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Campground opens on Santa Cruz Island in remote national park
The remote Channel Islands National Park will open a campground near Prisoners Harbor on the north side of Santa Cruz Island at the end of the month.
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California expands Free Fourth Grade Pass for state parks. How to get one
California fourth graders in the 2026-27 school year now have access to dozens of state parks through the Free Fourth Grade Pass.
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How do we handle grief amid the death of Jackie the eagle?
For years, fans from around the world bonded with Jackie the eagle, her mate, Shadow, and their eaglets, via the Friends of Big Bear Valley’s 24-hour nest cam.
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HGTV names best free attractions in California. Take a look
HGTV recently rounded up the best free things to do in every state, including some of the best free attractions in California.
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6 waterfalls in California you can actually swim in
These waterfalls in California aren’t just perfect selfie backdrops—dive right in.
