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 ...

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Bringing your dog to Catalina Island seems simple until you run into the fine print that nobody talks about. Pet friendly? Mostly. Hassle free? Not exactly. The island has plenty of trails, patios, ...

Concordia Elementary School fifth-graders took a voyage to Santa Catalina Island, where they camped out in the wilderness, interacted with marine animals and learned quite a bit. The three-day trip ...

GLENDALE — A Catalina Island campground that has been in the YMCA’s hands for more than 80 years will transfer to a new leaseholder after a dispute over repair costs could not be resolved, officials ...

Join me on an unforgettable journey as we explore the breathtaking landscapes of Catalina Island, culminating in an epic adventure to Blackjack Campground! In this video, we’ll traverse the famous ...

Of the eight Channel Islands flanking our Southern California coast, it’s the northern ones, like Santa Cruz and Anacapa Island, that get the most attention from adventurous hikers. But there’s a ...

Know any other hikes that involve a boat ride across the pacific ocean, a car-free Island and roving herds of Bison? The 37.5-miles Trans-Catalina Trail does. Earlier this year, my friend Alan and I ...