Yosemite National Park

Humans have increasingly encroached on nature, settling in wildfire prone areas. Combined with a history of fire suppression and anthropogenic spark ignitions, these ingredients form a recipe for wildfires amid continued climate change.

The Washburn Fire has been specifically threatening Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias, home to more than 500 mature giant sequoias.

A new study by UC Berkeley professors demonstrates how natural wildfires in multiple national park basins benefit the surrounding ecology. 

Dave Altman, pioneer rock climber and Berkeley Ironworks climbing trainer, died Tuesday at the age of 68 after his van caught fire.

Although these times are difficult, there is the comfort of knowing that the natural world continues on around us. And maybe, when we all return, we’ll try to treat it a little more nicely.

If you're part of one of the clubs actively searching on Airbnb and Vrbo, here are some of the best spots to visit for your club's weekend retreat! 

It can seem a little daunting to try camping for the first time, but it's an adventure you won't want to miss. Here are some tips to get you started.

After reading Henry David Thoreau’s “Walden,” inspired by his impassioned rejection of social structure, I proclaimed myself a transcendentalist.