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 ...

Brian Sarvis, a former superintendent of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, is enjoying hitting the hiking trails in retirement. (Brian Sarvis photo) I just finished hiking 240 miles of the ...

Last Thursday, Monica and Justin Kennedy began their 43-day hike of the Condor Trail across the Los Padres National Forest with their two eager dogs, Emma and J-Dog, in tow. They plan to hike all 411 ...

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 ...