Though our resurvey efforts endeavor to follow as closely as possible in the footsteps of Grinnell and his colleagues, often … More

Rivers, rivers everywhere. And not a drop to drink. But thankfully, plenty to swim in. Because it’s been terribly hot … More

The best ponds are the kind with water in them. That may seem like a self-evident statement. But after visiting … More

About a week ago, I told myself I could no longer be surprised by anything in this valley. Then I … More

I can’t remember the last time I went swimming in a natural river. But when Andrea and I discovered the … More

Nothing starts a morning like the glow of sunrise through oak branches. We were delighted by the trees at our … More

I was having a lousy day. Then I met Kevin. Kevin walked circles around my car for over an hour … More

I’m frequently surprised by the diversity of birds that can be found in urban parks and suburban neighborhoods. A few … More

One of the treats of our current campground is a very active resident Great Horned Owl. In addition to hooting … More