My essential goal in writing these columns is to entice people into turning their backs on the seductive sea and to face the great interior, the Santa Barbara County backcountry. She’s a very raw ...

If you’re looking to upgrade your hiking and camping gear ahead of fall, now is your chance—Amazon is slashing deals on hundreds of items for Labor Day weekend. Right now, shoppers can score big on ...

Gear manufacturers are always churning out the next new product, and last year’s perfectly good inventory conveniently drops in price. Shopping the REI clearance section is a great way to get brand ...