20 family nature holidays in the UK – from kayaking to stargazing and whale watching | Summer holidays
Whale watching in the HebridesThere’s no escaping sea and sky on Tiree, as the Inner Hebridean island is only 12 miles long and 3 miles…
‘No computers, just outdoor fun’: readers’ favourite family nature trips | Family holidays
Winning tip: meadow birdsong by the beach in PembrokeshireFor 28 years we have been going to West Hook Farm in Marloes, Pembrokeshire, to camp. The…
The Mt. Baden Powell trail near Wrightwood and others have reopened
On Friday, I visited an old friend I hadn’t seen in months: the Mt. Baden Powell trail near Wrightwood. I was nervous about what I’d…
3 hikes near L.A. where you can cool off on a hot day
Monrovia Canyon Park reopened just in time for this week’s heat wave to remind us that summer is here.This 80-acre wooded treasure was closed for…
Want to escape L.A.? California’s BLM land remains wild and often free
One of the most maddening situations that any L.A. outdoors lover can experience is wanting to go camping only to find that every campground within…
The Bridge to Nowhere hike reopened. But is it actually safe to go?
I was concerned when I arrived Tuesday to the Bridge to Nowhere trailhead about the conditions I’d find in the canyon. Last September, the Bridge…
‘Jaws’ was wrong. Great white sharks are not mindless killers
Duhhhh-nuh. Duhh-nuh. ...Friday marks 50 years since the 1975 film “Jaws” from Steven Spielberg introduced audiences to that infamous John Williams movie score — and…
Peter Brown’s ‘Wild Robot’ reboot for preschoolers stays true to fable
On the Shelf The Wild Robot on the Island By Peter BrownLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers: 48 pages, $20If you buy books linked on…
This California hike features massive waterfalls and swimming holes
Whenever I’m feeling stressed out, heartbroken or scared over the state of our nation, the one place where I can find solace, however fleeting, is…
3 campgrounds near L.A. where you can start the morning with a hike
Even though I’m technically a “professional” hiker, I do not excel at arriving to trailheads early. Unless I’m camping. Camping removes all distractions and simplifies…
How trails are recovering from the Eaton and Palisades fires
Eaton Canyon and adjacent federal land that burned in the January wildfires in L.A. County will remain closed through 2026 and maybe longer given the…
Kenya’s 60 years of Environmental Diplomacy: Protecting Nature, Projecting Influence
Kenya’s role in global environmental diplomacy is becoming more important than ever. Now that climate change is having the harshest effect on vulnerable countries, Kenya…
What to do if you get stung by a stingray in the ocean
Last year, I started teaching you, dear Wilder, what to do if you see an animal on the trail who could possibly hurt you. We’ve…
‘Drift along, stop for a picnic and immerse yourself in nature’: your favourite boat trips in the UK and Europe | Boating holidays
Broadly speaking, Norfolk is perfect for sailingHunter’s Yard in Ludham, Norfolk looks after a fleet of 1930s cabin yachts and day boats, some now with…
A coastal L.A. hike with views, wildflowers and a path to the beach
Whenever friends or family visiting L.A. ask to go spend a day swimming in the ocean, I always take them to Leo Carrillo State Beach.…
Meet the hiker bringing off-roading wheelchairs to L.A.
It’s a crisp, clear Southern California day, and I’m at Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park with Austin Nicassio. He’s ripping up a steep dirt trail…
3 splendid L.A. waterfall hikes to see before the end of spring
Waterfall hikes have long been a staple of any hiker’s Instagram feed, a stunningly gorgeous brag of where you got to hike that day.But hiking…
Britain’s worst seaside town dubbed ‘Costa Del Dole’ getting £200m upgrade with new indoor water park & nature reserve
BRITAIN'S worst seaside town nicknamed "Costa Del Dole" is set to have a massive £200million makeover to counter its tragic downfall.Rundwon Rhyl in North Wales has…
3 L.A. activities where you can observe wildlife up close
I did not expect the hummingbird to be so calm as a biologist gently placed the bird’s wing on a caliper to measure it. The…
3 simple and sunny hikes to do with family this weekend
I was just starting to meditate when the children began screaming with delight. “Look at this place!” one of them shrieked. “This is amazing. Where…