Return of the Flying Penguin
Common murres make their way — in their own way — back to the Channel Islands.
Chuck Graham
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Ghost Herd
Sespe Wilderness’s desert bighorn sheep numbers are on the rise as wildfires make them safer from predators.
Hike and Ramble On | It’s a Great Time to Get Outside and Enjoy Santa Barbara’s Trails
From Guadalupe to Carpinteria, Montecito, the Channel Islands, and more, there’s no shortage of great spots to enjoy nature.
A Mugging in the Santa Barbara Channel
Whaling away with the humpbacks is a rare and wonderful occurrence in this area.
Hugging the Big Sur Coast
Paddling and kayaking the rugged coast is a challenging but enticing adventure.
Capturing Leviathans
Santa Barbara–based wildlife cameraman Adam Ernster on documenting the planet’s largest animals.
Longing for Owls
Long-eared owlets now nesting on Santa Cruz Island.
Adorable Rodents on the Highveld Beat
Giant kangaroo rats are the eco-gardeners of California’s grasslands.
Backcountry Ramble
Trekking with a group of Carpinteria lifeguards and Channel Islands guides.
Newtified
What’s newt? Our expert outdoorsman expounds on these Santa Barbara creek dwellers.