Visiting Southern California’s archipelago takes planning and an adventurous spirit, but it’s worth the effort.

Longtime Carpinteria resident Chuck Graham grabs a photo of himself. (Church Graham) The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) ...

From sunken ships to kelp forests to vibrant reefs, these national park experiences are as uncrowded as it gets. Here’s where to go.

In addition to spotting wildlife, visitors come to these islands to savor the great outdoors with plentiful hiking trails, year-round camping and activities like kayaking, snorkeling, fishing and ...

Retired National Park Leaders Raise the Alarm Before Start of Summer Travel Season: Cuts to Public Lands Will Impact ...

However, beyond the well-known cities or the popular tourist destinations on the West Coast, a remote location on the Channel Islands stands out as the epitome of isolation in nature. San Miguel ...

It is one of the most wildlife ... National Park (or 729,294 acres). Not only does the acreage protect the area’s plentiful wildlife, who come to feed and breed, but it safeguards over 60 ...

Yes, a small part of Horn Island is owned by private individuals, the National Park Service ... designated National Wildlife areas in the country. “This affords the islands the highest level ...