Some tips to avoid getting bitten
In California, rattlesnakes bite about 800 people in a typical year; approximately two are fatal in a year. The threat usually begins in April and will decrease by September. Rattlesnakes …
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$32 million in new upgrades renovate famed waterfall area, construct new visitor center
Before they see Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, giant sequoias or other jaw-dropping attractions, the first stop for millions of visitors as they enter Yosemite National Park is Bridalveil Fall. Yet …
Gov. Newsom announces first new state park in a decade and sets climate goals for natural lands
By SOPHIE AUSTIN | Associated Press/Report for America MODESTO — California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials announced …
Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024: Watch Online, What Time, Path of Totality
It’s shadow time, baby! Soon, people living in North America will get to experience their first solar eclipse in almost a decade. Even though the last solar eclipse in North …
Whether you’re using a fancy camera or a smartphone, here’s how to take great eclipse photos
By Jacopo Prisco | CNN Getting to see even one total solar eclipse is a rare occurrence. Photographer Stan Honda has three under his belt. His first experience took place …
Award-Winning Photographer Showcases Feminine Power, Storytelling, and Passion
In early March, Leica announced the recipients of its fifth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award, celebrating four exceptionally talented women photographers. PetaPixel is chatting with each honoree, starting with …
You might spot a mountain lion in Northern California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rare
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — If hikers, bikers, campers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts haven’t encountered a mountain lion while in the California wilderness, they might …
Photos from Big Break Regional Shoreline All Abilities Day gets people back to nature
Hundreds of residents, many disabled, got to explore nature at their own pace during the Big Break Regional Shoreline’s All Abilities Day on Tuesday. Community members attended the free event …
How to View April’s Total Solar Eclipse, Online and In Person
It’s shadow time, baby! Soon, people living in North America will get to experience their first solar eclipse in almost a decade. Even though the last solar eclipse in North …
Why California’s Mt. Baldy can be deceptive, deadly for novice and skilled hikers alike
For 35 years, Gil Estrada has bore witness to the perils of Mt. San Antonio, the 10,064-foot peak known by most as Mt. Baldy that divides Los Angeles and San …