Thousands of California Campgrounds May Close

Leaked government records indicate nearly 4,000 campsites in California’s national forests could be forced to close this summer because of cuts to federal staffing and stalled funding orchestrated by Elon Musk and Donald Trump and carried out under the banner of the new Department of Government Efficiency.

Tahoe’s Mount Rose Backcountry Skiing Features in Documentary Series

Mount Rose Highway, which links Reno to Lake Tahoe, offers some of the most accessible backcountry skiing in the lower 48. The latest episode of the documentary series, Peaks and Passages, offers a look at this snowy backcountry wonderland.

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A third eaglet has hatched in the nest that you can observe via the live Big Bear Eagle Cam. At last glance, it looks like there is currently a pile of delicious fish ready for the wee birdies.

In other Trump administration news, DOGE has instituted substantial cuts to the already short-staffed National Park Service, with over 1,700 parks’ employees laid off or taking buyouts. As the cuts take place, the park service is being hush, hush about the fact that 2024 was a record year for park visitation. Among the pushback, SoCal locals gathered to protest layoffs at Joshua Tree National Park.

Conservationists are also reportedly worried that Trump’s Interior Secretary Doug Burgum may be considering opening two SoCal National Monuments up to mining.

IKON skiing/snowboarding passes for 2025/26 will go on sale in five days and the prices are now available on the website.

Coming soon after the fatal fall of a SoCal climber at Red Rocks Canyon in Nevada, a hiker had to be rescued after taking a fall in the area.

The cost of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail has ballooned in recent years as food and ultralight backpacking gear costs have climbed.

You’ve probably seen it already, but this footage of the Navy jet that crashed into San Diego Bay a couple of weeks ago is pretty nuts. We sail in that very spot pretty often…gulp.

A new Netflix true crime series chronicles the tragic story of Gabby Petito, who was murdered by her fiance on a vanlife they traveled around the US.

A 500-pound bear moved into the basement of a Pasadena fire, taking refuge from the recent wildfires.

Tierra Del Sol Jeep Safari took place last weekend and the video below offers a peak into event:

San Diego’s Peninsular Ranges are getting some snow today with several inches of accumulation. Here’s a shot from Mt Laguna via the Laguna Mountain Lodge webcam:

Climbers Loop Trail - Mission Trails Regional Park, San Diego