Wellness & nature

For as long as humans have looked toward the sky, the cosmos has fascinated civilizations, inspiring everything from ancient myths to modern scientific discoveries. And among the celestial phenomena that...

National Park Week is coming to California this August, giving nature lovers a reason to get outside and explore. The annual celebration takes place August 22–30, 2026. This year’s theme is “Celebrate...

California's national park escapes are renowned worldwide, but one of the most spectacular is still crowd-free. In 2025, Channel Islands National Park recorded just 227,186 recreational visits, compared w...

For as long as humans have looked up, the cosmos has been a source of wonder. We traced stars to navigate, built calendars around the heavens, worshiped celestial bodies, and invented stories to explain t...

If you’re looking for a dreamy evening escape from Los Angeles, Lavender Nights is bringing glowing fields, live music, lavender-infused treats, and plenty of twinkling lights to Cherry Valley this fall. ...

This week has already given us a reason to look up. Yesterday, skywatchers caught the tail end of the Perseid meteor shower's peak, streaking across a moonless sky, while parts of the world watched a rare...

California families with children entering fourth grade can now claim a free state parks pass sooner than before. California State Parks has revised its Free Fourth Grade Pass for the 2026–27 school ye...

Tonight is the night sky lovers have been circling on their calendars. The Perseid meteor shower, widely considered one of the most popular stargazing events of the year, peaks on the night of August 12 i...

For as long as humans have looked toward the sky, unusual celestial events have inspired awe, curiosity, and more than a little speculation. Few are as striking as a solar eclipse, when the Moon slips bet...

It’s a heartbreaking day for bald eagle fans across Southern California. Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle who became an internet sensation alongside her longtime mate Shadow, has died. The Ojai...