ANZA BORREGO Wildflowers starting to bloom The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park has reported early season wildflowers starting to bloom, especially along Henderson Canyon Road. Borrego Palm Canyon is ...

Below are highlights and lowlights of the major news stories and issues in 2025 covered by East County Magazine, including top local stories, local impacts of national actions, and several top ...

Tucked away on the shores of Lake Marion is an unexpected winter destination: Santee State Park. It’s one of the most popular warm-weather destinations in South Carolina’s Midlands, and for good ...

Skip the national park crowds and sleep under the stars at these state-run gems.

Looking to explore new hiking trails and scenic views along Highway 1? Here is a list of state parks and stops to visit along Big Sur's coastline.

Here are the 10 most popular state park campgrounds based on 2025 summer occupancy, according to park officials.

A man suspected of robbing a Santee bank this week was behind bars Friday following his arrest at the U.S.-Mexico border. Bruce Clark Furze, 31, allegedly handed a teller a note demanding cash at the ...

Scotty's Castle, built in the 1920s, is tucked away in the desert in Death Valley National Park and was one of the park's ...

Police said 15 to 20 people met at the park and an argument led to a fight. A 17-year-old girl and 18-year-old man were fatally shot.

Let’s take a closer look at the 15 seconds that saved the Aztecs’ season: It required smarts, savvy and strategy, but it started with some simple good fortune. Down six inside 20 seconds to go in the ...

The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad aims to restore iconic steam locomotive Santa Fe 3415 by Labor Day 2027, with the help ...

South Carolina’s state-owned electric and water utility is preparing for a multi-day winter weather event that could bring ...