San Gabriel Mountains

Credit: Brad Schelton

Living in Los Angeles, the outdoors play a big role in improving my quality of life. I’m usually surrounded by traffic on freeways and crowded city streets, so a nearby escape to the San Gabriel Mountains is a chance to see peaceful forest views and breathe some fresh air. In Southern California, we are very fortunate to have the incredible San Gabriel Mountains. This is where millions of Southland residents like me go to picnic, hike, camp, fish and hunt.  Region:  California Read more

Editor's Note: West Virginia Wilderness Coalition Campaign Coordinator Mike Costello is sharing his Great Outdoors America Week (Go America Week) trip to Washington D.C. in live time through this blog, Twitter and Facebook. Costello is one of many citizens from around the country spending the week here advocating to protect America's wild places. Learn more about Go America Week and stay tuned to this site to experience the week with him. You can also Follow TWS on Twitter @wilderness and Costello @WVWilderness for additional insight as our own "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington."   Read more

Hiking with dogs is a great way to spend time in nature, but doing so can have impacts on both the land and your dog. Hike the right way with our pet-friendly tips below: 1. Make sure Fido is wearing identification tags. Every dog owner’s nightmare is losing their pup in the woods. If this worst-case scenario happens, at least you’ll be comforted knowing that if someone finds your pup, they’ll have current contact information. If you’re staying at a campground, consider attaching a tag that states which campsite you’re at. Read more