Nature

Fall must be weaving its wonderful web, for it is nearly time for Spider Pavilion.

Santa Barbara Zoo will celebrate the occasion with enrichment goodies for some of its most incredible birds.

Dark sky mavens, find out details about the astronomy-themed meet-up.

The Grand Parade and cultural exhibits are some of the hallmarks of the storied celebration.

Like the town of Lahaina itself, the majestic banyan tree’s survival is in question with its limbs scorched by a fire that has wiped away generations of history.

Eager to check out Butterfly Pavilion or SOAR? Fly by before the warm-weather events fold their wings.

Honey tastings, beekeeping info, and other apiary-tastic activities will soar at Flying Goat Cellars.

The four frolicsome capybara pups are already proving extremely “energetic.”

A seal-y interesting talk will be followed by crafts and cocktails.

Flap flap flap: Sign up for one of the August evening outings and lend a wing to science.

California Live contributor Berlin visits Mike & Niki’s Honey Company in Sunnyvale to get the buzz on all things bees, including tips on how you can protect these essential pollinators.

When Joan Young caught sight of a large brown sign titled “North Country National Scenic Trail” on a Michigan highway in 1988, she was eager to see if her childhood love for the outdoors would spark again after 30 years.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps is beaking out over the feathery favorites and their very special anniversary.

A volcano 30 miles southwest of Iceland’s capital Reykjavík erupted on Monday after weeks of earthquakes.

The popular peeks at the under-construction wilderness bridge get booked up fast, so secure your entry as soon as possible.

Two scrappy eagles are free to resume their apparent long-running dispute after quick-thinking deputies helped separate the brawling pair that had become entangled with each other in a Minnesota lake.

Hiking can be challenging, which is why two close friends came up with a simple solution: soft hiking. Here’s what it means and how to do it.

Embrace the sublime early days of summer with guided hikes, art, and activities.

Way cool: The striking below-your-feet mural depicts various depths of nearby underwater canyons.

The ocean-faring outfit just unveiled several “non-landing” adventures, all to give cetacean fans a lively day on the ocean.