With the world awash in stress and anxiety, nature can be the perfect spring antidote. One good way to soothe the brain is ...

Once thought resistant to invasion, regional deserts are losing native plants to aggressive weedy species like Saharan ...

California’s Channel Islands, often called North America’s Galapagos, are home to a stunning array of unique wildlife and ...

Cat's claw flowers engulf the sound wall on the westside of the 110 sound wall near Vernon Avenue on April 10, 2025. The ...

Once a private cattle ranch, this underrated state park is Northern California's largest, and it's best in spring for a beautiful reason.

Native plant species are at home in local climates and soils, do not interfere with local ecosystems and need less water than exotic species.

About 2 hours from San Francisco, 3 hours from Oakland, and 5 hours from Los Angeles sits Pinnacles National Park. This ...

The Southern California city’s arts and culture scene radiates an infectious brand of positivity. The Rady Shell at Jacob’s Park offers space for locals and visitors alike who gather for yoga ...

Poodle-dog bush thrives in Southern California mountains after wildfires. It's pretty but petting it can result in a severe ...

California is famous for its spring wildflower blooms, and one of the most beautiful wildflowers you can find is the state flower: The California poppy (Eschscholzia californica). If you want to see ...