Nature

If you’re heading to “Outdoor Adventure Days” in Big Bear, here’s what to know.

Engaging and thought-provoking artworks will consider “Trees and Shade in a Warming World.”

Jackie and Shadow’s babies became superstars thanks to a nest camera; now both birds have fledged.

You’ll be near some of the same patch of glorious blue frequented by Jackie and Shadow, the famous Big Bear bald eagles.

The time of year when we can admire the Sierra Nevada natural wonders officially begins July 2, when Reds Meadow Road reopens.

Big Bear’s favorite feathery couple is one step closer to reaching empty-nester status after one of their offspring took flight on Monday.

Sunny the eagle, the offspring of famed Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow, bravely took flight for the first time. So, what’s next? Friends of Big Bear Valley Director Sandy Steers shares some insight. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Sunny has finally fledged three months after coming into the world, delighting Big Bear eagle fans.

Sunny has finally fledged three months after coming into the world, delighting Big Bear eagle fans.

The Parks Division in Madison, Wisconsin, is employing a herd of goats to help clear away invasive species in a city park.

You might even say Sunny “sort of soared” before returning to the nest.

Kentucky is known as the land of horses, bourbon and bluegrass — and soon, it will be home to a whole lot of cicadas.

Here’s an uplifting way to start summer: Wing by the “Outdoor Adventure Days” near Big Bear Lake.

Cute character outfits, new treats, dazzling shows: The Happiest Place on Earth is celebrating seven celebratory decades.

Lots of legs, lots of eyes, oodles of wings, so much cool: The huge fest is marking its 39th outing.

Sunny and Gizmo have been practicing their “wingersizing” in the nest, but the sky is beckoning.

California Live’s Amber Pfister visits South Coast Botanic Garden as they roll out the red carpet for visitors with stunning floral displays, picnic experiences, even live butterflies and extended hours. It’s a scenic, stress-free escape the whole family will love!

What looks like a tiny hen’s egg is seen emerging from an opening below the head of the Powelliphanta augusta snail.

When wildflower season concludes in California’s lower elevations, look to the mountains.

A bounty of happenings is afoot, including Mother’s Day fun, at South Coast Botanic Garden.