Chuck Graham, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Outdoors By Chuck Graham | Fri Nov 22, 2024 | 4:30pm

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.

Animals By Chuck Graham | Thu Oct 24, 2024 | 2:45pm

Whaling away with the humpbacks is a rare and wonderful occurrence in this area.

Outdoors By Chuck Graham | Fri Aug 23, 2024 | 11:57am

Paddling and kayaking the rugged coast is a challenging but enticing adventure.

Animals By Chuck Graham | Mon Jul 15, 2024 | 12:00pm

Santa Barbara–based wildlife cameraman Adam Ernster on documenting the planet’s largest animals.

Animals By Chuck Graham | Fri Jun 14, 2024 | 11:10am

Long-eared owlets now nesting on Santa Cruz Island.

Animals By Chuck Graham | Mon May 20, 2024 | 2:27pm

Giant kangaroo rats are the eco-gardeners of California’s grasslands.

Outdoors By Chuck Graham | Fri Apr 19, 2024 | 10:14am

Trekking with a group of Carpinteria lifeguards and Channel Islands guides.

Animals By Chuck Graham | Thu Apr 04, 2024 | 1:37pm

What’s newt? Our expert outdoorsman expounds on these Santa Barbara creek dwellers.

Animals By Chuck Graham | Fri Mar 22, 2024 | 8:51am

White pelicans have their season in Santa Barbara County.

Travel By Chuck Graham | Mon Jan 29, 2024 | 12:17pm

No need to travel far when this Central Coast gem awaits nearby.