A section of the rugged backcountry terrain of the Los Padres National Forest is visited by fewer than 20 people per year. Marc Muench / Alamy Upon reaching the grassy meadow known as Bear Camp, there ...

The rugged chaparral of California ’s Sespe Wilderness lay hidden under the camouflage of mahogany and sage hues. Nearly a week into her thru-hike on the Condor Trail, Brittany Nielsen surveyed this ...

Local author James Wapotich will share images and stories from the Condor Trail Saturday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. at the Wildling Museum in Solvang. The Condor Trail is a 421-mile thru-hike route that ...