Just down the street, The Wagon Wheel Saloon stands as a testament to Patagonia’s mining and ranching heritage. This watering hole has been serving thirsty patrons since the days when miners and ...

Patagonia – not the outdoor clothing brand or the South American region – but a tiny town nestled in the rolling hills of Santa Cruz County that feels like it exists in its own time zone.

My brother Clay passed away this Tuesday December 23, surrounded by his immediate family. On Christmas morning I flew out to ...

When you hear “Ansel Adams,” what do you see? Wait. Don’t answer. We know. It’s the very same thing so many of us do: That shimmering image of Half Dome, an imposing mound of granite looming 5,000 ...

Ansel Adams took his first long trip into the wilderness in 1920, when he was just eighteen. His burro, Mistletoe, carried almost a hundred pounds of gear and food; he himself carried a thirty-pound ...

Mayor Adams took notable steps toward improving reading instruction in New York. But families and advocates say many students with dyslexia are still struggling. By Troy Closson Before jetting off to ...

As many trail runners already know, hiking not only allows you to enjoy some quality time with nature but provides strength training for muscles that you may not be getting from road running. Instead ...

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We are excited to share our largest winter hike schedule ever. In addition, we are also excited to announce that that we are joining the county-wide “Step Up For History ...