This year 190-acre Eaton Canyon feels different thanks to the spring rains. Splash in streams, take in the flourishing plants and catch a glimpse of birds and animals.
There are nearly 50 billion pieces of litter along U.S. roadways and waterways. L.A. group Pick Up While You Hike Up shares tips for lessening the litter load.
A walk along the Gabrielino Trail with consulting arborist Alison Lancaster reveals a wealth of information about the trees of Los Angeles, including white alders, Torrey pines and coast live oaks. Sign up for her tree walks with the Theodore Payne Foundation.
Knowing when not to visit a remote area involves assessing environmental tolls, listening carefully to rangers and obeying park rules. Here's how to preserve the places you visit at Joshua Tree National Park's Cadiz Valley, the Mojave Desert and beyond.