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Top Stories in and near California
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Yosemite Valley, California
Outbound Reviewed: Spotting Climbers on El Capitan with Maven Optics C.1 Binoculars
I've spent hours watching climbers make their way up El Cap from the Meadow, but from thousands of feet below, you can just barely make out the climbers heading up the wall. They basically look like ants. That is unless you've got a nice pair of binoculars. Enter the Maven C.1. The general cons...Read more -
Orange County, California
The Hike that Humbled Me
I’ve done some big hikes. Mt. Whitney, Catalina, and Mauna Kea are the biggest ones I’ve written about here, and I’ve even done some big hikes that I haven’t written about (Sand Gorgonio, San Jacinto, and down-and-up the Grand Canyon). With this kind of history and success can come an eery degr...Read more -
Big Sur, California
Over a Year after Massive Mudslide, Big Sur's Scenic Highway 1 Reopens
On May 20, 2017 a massive mudslide wiped out a large section of California's Pacific Coast Highway, cutting off travel to some of the most scenic destinations along the famous highway. Local businesses struggled as tourism was virtually completely cut off and travelers were forced to take inland ...Read more -
Oceanside, California
The Adventure-side of Oceanside Essential Gear
The sheer diversity of activities in Oceanside has helped it become a laboratory of outdoor adventure and active lifestyle startups, with everything from Linksoul (born on the 18 holes of Goat Hill) to Suja Juice to Hobie to Botanik. Here our some of favorite products for an essential Oceanside t...Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
10 Great Places To See Wildlife Near Santa Cruz
1. Sea Lions at the Santa Cruz Wharf The California sea lion population has tripled in the past 40 years, and the Santa Cruz Wharf, built in 1914, is a common resting spot for these gorgeous pinnipeds. Park anywhere on the wharf (first 30 minutes are free, then there's a small fee) then walk out...Read more -
Redwood, California
Reflections From Deep In The Redwood Forest
When I lived in the Bay Area I frequently took advantage of the trails along the coast, but I never once made the trip to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. After hearing about a reasonably easy 10-mile hike that promised views of a magnificent waterfall, I knew I had to check it out the last time I ...Read more -
Yosemite, California
Yosemite's Vernal Falls Highline, Finally Established!
Vernal Falls in Yosemite has finally been established! After 2 years of dreaming, multiple scouting trips, and a failed rigging attempt, Ryan Jenks, Scott Hong, Michael Melner, and I finally rigged this 420 ft line, the second longest in Yosemite, and the only waterfall line in Yosemite that is a...Read more -
Death Valley, California
Runnin' on Empty on the Road to Death Valley
Panamint Valley might just be the last place you want to run out of gas. There ain’t nothin’ around for miles. No people, no cell service, no roadside assistance, no water…and no gas!I was riding my ’84 BMW motorcycle, and I had just passed through a rundown mining town called Trona on my way to ...Read more