It’s hard to go far in San Diego County without stumbling upon a place to hike. I should know; through the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Hike of the Week column, I have explored 101 hikes in this region ...

As the first Nature Quest program comes to a close at Surprise Farm Retreat Center near Ramona, organizers say the teen participants experienced benefits from spending time outdoors. The program at ...

From Sunset Cliffs to Oceanside, San Diego County is embarking on a sea change in efforts to protect the coast. The seawalls, jetties and rip-rap that have been deployed for generations to combat wind ...

If you’re looking for the perfect spot to camp with your family in San Diego County, you’ll find plenty of great options to choose from. Whether you want to pitch a tent, park an RV, or stay in a ...

The San Diego Zoo has welcomed a new Masai giraffe calf, which will join the zoo’s other giraffe calf, Lemayian, in the Urban ...

Gone Whale Watching Captain Erica Sackrison was skeptical, at first, when a radio call came in alerting boaters to a possible blow from a sperm whale about 20 miles off the coast of San Diego on ...

The young lions were released into a suitable habitat in San Diego County on Sept. 18, after more than five months of rehabilitation. (Photo courtesy of San Diego Humane Society) Two mountain lion ...