However, the verdant Pacific Northwest city, home to approximately 700,000 people, has also earned a reputation as a haven for foodies, driven by its proximity to the ocean, its unique terroir, its ...

Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats for golden mussels at some lakes, but a patchwork of oversight leaves many lakes unprotected.

From touch pools to coral reef habitats, this Southern California aquarium offers cool ocean breezes, family fun, and a deeper connection to marine life.

This year, head to Tomales Bay in Northern California to discover the magical "Northern Lights of the Sea" for yourself.

Imagine a world where just six out of every 100 newborns make it to their teenage years, the rest unable to survive ...

The popularity of farming agave is taking off in California, with climate change motivating growers to consider planting drought-tolerant crops. With all that buzz, UC Organic Agriculture Institute ...

More than a thousand fish species use sounds to exchange information, attract mates, and avoid predators through hums, grunts ...

A new study argues that religion, politics and war affect how animals and plants in cities evolve, and the confluence of ...

There are two environmental campsites that are among the most coveted in the California State Park system—perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean with views of McWay Falls. These sites book up six ...

Kelp forests are underwater thickets of algae that keep the world’s oceans rich with biodiversity. And scientists just ...

If you love glorious sights and spotting wildlife, you won't be able to resist this stunning trail. The views from here are ...

Processed lime helped aid booming development across California after Gold Rush fever brought thousands to the state, Jaffke said. Under a dense forest, many relics from the lime kilns’ workers ...