My essential goal in writing these columns is to entice people into turning their backs on the seductive sea and to face the great interior, the Santa Barbara County backcountry. She’s a very raw ...

Hike: Moderate-to-strenuous 6.5-mile loop day hike down into and then ascending Blue Canyon. You will need a second vehicle, or a bike, to complete the 3.5 miles of East Camino Cielo and its dirt road ...

This year’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event is in full swing, and if you’ve been holding off on snagging the perfect hiking essentials or upgrading your camping setup, now is the perfect time to ...

If you’re looking to upgrade your hiking and camping gear ahead of fall, now is your chance—Amazon is slashing deals on hundreds of items for Labor Day weekend. Right now, shoppers can score big on ...

A Boston Terrier dog stands with its front paws on the edge of a kayak in a lake near Banff, Alberta. Getting outside, with your dog in tow, is a joyful way to go on a hike, paddle, or camping trip.