Introducing the #TrailTalesChallenge 🥾🐾The Island’s trails and wildlands are where the real adventure happens! From the rugged Trans-Catalina Trail to the Ben Weston lookout and hidden coves waiting to be explored, every hiker has a story to tell. What’s your trail tale? 🦊🌸 We’re challenging hikers, bikers and campers to share their best Catalina Island adventure! Snap a photo, capture a moment or tell a story from your journey. How to Join: ✅ Hit the trails, set up camp or take on the Island by bike. Every adventure counts! ✅ Capture your favorite moment, wildlife sighting or unexpected find. ✅ Share it with #TrailTalesChallenge and tag us. Before starting out on your journey, Catalina Island hiking permits are required for your safety. They are free of charge and accessible on our website, or can be obtained at the Trailhead Visitor Center, Airport in the Sky and Two Harbors Visitor Information Center. The challenge starts today so get outside, explore and show what makes the Island wild and unforgettable. Who’s in? 🌿🐾✨ https://catalinaconservancy.org/recreation/hiking/ #catalinaconservancy #trailtaleschallenge #transcatalinatrail #hikecatalina #catalina #catalinaisland #getoutandcamp #getoutdoorsmore #hikinglife #hikingadventures #hikingdogsofinstagram #hikingculture #outdoorlife #outdooradventures (fb)

What started as a tragic uptick in Catalina Island fox collisions, has now escalated into a four-wheeled campaign of vengeance. In 2024 alone, 17 foxes were killed by speeding vehicles. Now, biologists report a disturbing trend: at least one fox has reportedly discovered how to hot-wire small cars and is actively patrolling the Island with “a wild look in its eye and an uncanny understanding of reverse.” “We begged people to slow down,” said one biologist, visibly shaken. “Now we’re paying the price.” Officials urge residents and visitors to remain calm and watch for any drivers who appear to have a tail. But behind the absurdity is a real problem. Slow down, for fox sake. Here are some ways to help keep the Catalina Island fox safe: 1. If you see a fox in the road, slow down, wait for it to move or gently honk. 2. Use emergency lights to alert oncoming traffic. 3. Never feed a fox because it may associate vehicles with food, increasing its risk of road encounters. 4. To report an injured or deceased fox, call or text 310-606-9424 with your name and contact information, the fox's location and any details about the situation (photos if possible). Remember, never try to move an injured fox. Your report helps our biologists respond quickly. #aprilfools #april2025 #AprilFoolsDay #catalinaisland #catalinaconservancy #catalina (fb)