A Silicon Valley-based nonprofit has raised about $1.4 million of its $40-million target to protect California coastal sea otters, after the federal government has clawed back funds to support ...

More than 20 species make a nearly identical noise to warn nearby birds of brood parasites, a behavior that bridges the “sharp division between animal communication systems and human language” ...

I’ll never forget the first time I stumbled upon Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill during a road trip up California’s Central Coast. The salty breeze, the sound of waves crashing below, and the promise of ...

In today's age of slotting into your airplane seat and ignoring fellow passengers sitting mere inches away, it's a romantic idea—perching on a plush tartan sofa with intriguing new faces all around, ...

When wildlife gathers in groups, whether fish or fowl, there are collective nouns for those gatherings, and this past year photographers in Kamloops and the Okanagan have captured groups of animals ...

Step into any dog park, and chances are you’ll spot a familiar lineup of Labradors, Golden Retrievers, and French Bulldogs. The World Canine Organization (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) ...

“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit,” says Sarah Cruse, General Manager and self-proclaimed “Camp Mom” of Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge. Spend just a few hours at this remote ...

Seacliff State Beach in Aptos might just be the dreamscape you’ve been searching for, hiding in plain sight along Monterey Bay’s curved embrace.

For history buffs, the Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Idaho State University campus is an absolute must-visit. Housing an impressive collection of artifacts that tell the story of the region ...

If your idea of the perfect year involves stepping into places that feel more like stories than destinations, you’re in the right place. 2026 isn’t just about visiting destinations now; it’s about ...