Hop aboard your sea kayak to see what the islands are all about. Carlos Gandiaga Photography/Getty Images Like the towering limestone cliffs of Vietnam's Hạ Long Bay and the glacier-carved Lofoten ...

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Chuck Graham needs no introduction for Santa Barbara outdoor lovers. The lifelong surfer, Carp Beach lifeguard, veteran kayaking guide, and prolific photojournalist frequently contributes reports from ...

The morning started somewhat foggy as Laureen and I climbed aboard the large passenger boat operated by Island Packers out of the Ventura Harbor. “Rather foggy this morning,” I said while grabbing ...

The trip: Backpacking to the primitive Del Norte Campground on Santa Cruz Island, the largest of the Channel Islands. What to do: Hiking, swimming, wildlife-viewing, stargazing, defending camp from ...

PASSION FOR PADDLING: Longtime Carpinteria resident Chuck Graham turned his love for the outdoors into a dynamic career. He works the beaches as a lifeguard, guides tourists around on kayak, and ...

Come down to Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard for a free day of kayaking/stand-up paddleboarding! Bring your sunscreen, chill with the harbor seals, and see if you can spot some whales. Sign up for ...