SANTA CATALINA ISLAND — It was the first day of my trip to Santa Catalina, and the island already was working its magic. I didn’t see anyone for miles as I hiked an eastern segment of the ...

As I hiked up a steep pitch on the west end of Santa Catalina Island, the straps of my 30-pound pack dug into my shoulders, no matter how many times I cinched the waist belt to balance the load. There ...

Trudging up the steep, cactus-lined trail to Ballast Point on Catalina Island off Southern California, the views of the Pacific and a pair of scenic harbors below were becoming increasingly epic.

Join me on an unforgettable adventure as we explore the most beautiful hike in California - the Trans Catalina Trail! This breathtaking journey takes us from Avalon to Hermit Gulch, showcasing the ...

The clock was ticking, and after hitting an unsurprising surprise Los Angeles traffic jam near the San Pedro Ferry Terminal, it looked like my hiking buddy G and I were going to miss our boat to ...

Alice traverses beautiful Catalina Island, camping in the woods and along the beach. Catalina Island is located off the coast of southern California, part of the channel islands, it is home to bison ...