SANTA CATALINA ISLAND — It was the first day of my trip to Santa Catalina, and the island already was working its magic. I didn’t see anyone for miles as I hiked an eastern segment of the ...

Thirty-eight miles of steep terrain. No running water. Pretty much no shade. Rattlesnakes. The Trans-Catalina hiking trail on Catalina Island is a bear, but the views are breathtaking. From the ...

As I hiked up a steep pitch on the west end of Santa Catalina Island, the straps of my 30-pound pack dug into my shoulders, no matter how many times I cinched the waist belt to balance the load. There ...

Santa Catalina Island has a rich and interesting history. From ancient Native American communities to movie stars, this 76-square-mile landmass has seen an eclectic group of people grace its shores ...

Trudging up the steep, cactus-lined trail to Ballast Point on Catalina Island off Southern California, the views of the Pacific and a pair of scenic harbors below were becoming increasingly epic.

Are you planning an adventure on Catalina Island? In this video, we'll cover all the backpacking essentials you need to enjoy ...

Know any other hikes that involve a boat ride across the pacific ocean, a car-free Island and roving herds of Bison? The 37.5-miles Trans-Catalina Trail does. Earlier this year, my friend Alan and I ...

The clock was ticking, and after hitting an unsurprising surprise Los Angeles traffic jam near the San Pedro Ferry Terminal, it looked like my hiking buddy G and I were going to miss our boat to ...

The welcoming view at Parsons Landing campground on northwest Santa Catalina Island. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) As I hiked up a steep pitch on the west end of Santa Catalina Island, the ...