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West Is Eden:
It is true that picking up trash for a few hours won't realign the Earth's axis. But it is also true that it is a fine place to start.
West Is Eden:
Poor lighting threatens astronomy, disrupts ecosystems (nocturnal bird migrations, bat behavior and sea turtle movements), and disrupts teenage necking.
Stargazing:
This county just west of L.A. also holds some great places to look at those other heavenly bodies.
National Parks:
Backpacker magazine's latest issue took a stab at naming the best view each state has to offer, and Channel Islands National Park in Southern California beat out Yosemite, Death Valley, and plenty of other logical spots for their pick. I think it's a great choice.
West Is Eden:
Would you want it in your neighborhood? We all know the answer to that. But how might you feel about being abandoned?
Land Use:
Los Padres National Forest is among a dozen of the nation's most unique landscapes that are threatened by oil and gas drilling.
News Briefs:
That level of danger means a number of restrictions go into effect today. Of note to campers is the prohibition of wood and charcoal fires.
West Is Eden:
It is a place so quiet that when you bend to the tall wind-stroked grasses the sound you hear is like the softest snowfall. It is the loveliest almost-quiet and satisfying beyond words. It is also a reminder.
West Is Eden:
Held up against Egyptian tumult, airplane crashes, and jury acquittals, this is certainly not global news, but it is just as important.
National Parks:
A volunteer died at Anacapa Island yesterday afternoon when he was boarding a boat bound for to the mainland.
West Is Eden:
This independence we stand upon, it is sacrifice beyond scope.
West Is Eden:
One percent for the dinosaurs and all the other creatures scurrying to stay out from underfoot. One percent for seven billion people. And counting.
National Forests:
Saturday is National Get Outdoors Day and the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees in Southern California.
Ventura:
Since its inception in 1947, the Ojai Music Festival took its place among the pantheon of international festivals for its artistic firsts performed by musical mavericks.
West Is Eden:
Chris Martinez left an indelible trail. This is a fine thing, because there can never be enough smiles.
Wildlife:
The fox population on Santa Cruz Island has recovered in just 10 years. Its story can teach us about nature, conservation, and the future.
Catalina Island's Avalon Harbor remains the most polluted beach in the state.
Weekend Trips:
Ojai is very near to Los Angeles, but the land of fruit and wine feels like another planet.
West Is Eden:
Each time I see Two Trees they whisper the same thing to me. If your town has an icon -- and I'm betting it does -- you understand.
West Is Eden:
How often do we step ahead when standing still is what matters?
