California has approved a major new offshore aquaculture project that could transform a section of the Santa Barbara Channel into what would become the largest kelp farm in the United States. The decision comes as…
American Airlines LAX suspensions affect four nonstop routes through October 5, 2026. See rebooking, fare, and timing tips.
Smoke rising from the middle of San Francisco Bay will look unusual this week, but officials say it is planned. California State Parks, CAL FIRE and the Marin County Fire Department are preparing to conduct…
Plan for Scenic Driving Day at Rock Creek Park on October 24, 2026: hours, Beach Drive access, fall color timing, and safety notes.
California’s coastline is heading into the fall with an unusual combination of warning signs. Beaches from San Diego County to the Central Coast have already lost substantial amounts of sand after repeated high-surf events, while…
Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach has become the latest Southern California shoreline to show how quickly powerful waves can turn a familiar recreational destination into an infrastructure problem. On September 1, city officials closed part…
Big Sur entered September facing a sharp reversal in what had been one of its strongest tourism recoveries in years. Two wildfires—the Timber Fire, which began August 8, and the newer Plaskett Fire, which started…
Big Bend access remains open in most areas, but Rio Grande closures and paused border work require careful trip checks before booking.
Imperial Beach is confronting another setback in its long-running battle with Tijuana River pollution after San Diego County expanded a beach water-contact closure to Cortez Avenue on August 22–23, 2026. The restriction was added to…
Lincoln Memorial closure details for National Mall visitors: dates, detours, open areas, barriers, and safety steps before September 10.