ON THE GO | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

No swimsuit? No problem at Deep Creek Hot Springs

06:42 PM PDT, July 01, 2008 , By Hugo Martín

Clothing's optional at the springs near Apple Valley. After a dip in the 'lobster pot,' cool off in the nearby creek.

TRAVELING WITH PETS

Sit! Stay! Five dog-friendly California hotels

06:37 PM PDT, September 18, 2008 , By Rosemary McClure

More and more hotels are catering to dogs and their owners. Here are five that know how to pamper a pup with gourmet treats, plush beds and personalized water bowls.

CALENDAR

Calendar: Events from August to September 2008

06:25 PM PDT, August 19, 2008 , By Amy Hubbard

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

See the Perseid meteor shower in Southern California

10:56 AM PDT, August 11, 2008 , By Hugo Martín

Escape the urban lights and catch the Perseids' Tuesday morning peak from a remote -- but local -- campground or park.

CALIFORNIA CAMPING | OUTDOORS + ADVENTURE

Comparing cellphone reception in national parks

03:23 PM PDT, June 30, 2008 , By Alana Semuels

Wireless coverage is spotty in most of California's national parks, but not everyone is similarly afflicted.

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Calendar: Events from June to July 2008

06:54 PM PDT, May 27, 2008 , By Amy Hubbard

CALENDAR

Calendar: Events for May and June 2008

06:36 PM PDT, April 29, 2008 , By Amy Hubbard

WATCHING WILDLIFE

Show biz grizzly bear kills trainer near Big Bear Lake

01:18 AM PDT, April 23, 2008 , By Paul Pringle

The bear bit the man on the neck. He died at the site near Big Bear Lake.

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Gas card offers help fuel trips to Big Bear Resorts

11:01 AM PDT, April 09, 2008 , By Rosemary McClure

OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

California's wildflowers show their true colors

01:06 PM PST, March 07, 2008 , By Avital Binshtock

California's fall fires and winter rains add up to a wild spring.