I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include ...

The Golden State might have more campgrounds than any other in the U.S.—and more visitors, too. From desert to coast to ...

CAMPO, Calif. (AP) — Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from ...

Bypass Tahoe for this under-the-radar lake hidden within a California forest. Here, you can enjoy everything from camping and ...

This stunning Big Sur trail is the best of coastal California with Pacific views, sweeping cliffs, and unique flora - it's a ...

Poodle-dog bush thrives in Southern California mountains after wildfires. It's pretty but petting it can result in a severe ...

Mudslide risk could increase in Southern California burn areas if trees are cleared, public lands advocate says.

Mudslide risk could increase in Southern California burn areas if trees are cleared, public lands advocate says.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced Wednesday that 336 elementary schools have been selected for the prestigious 2025 California Distinguished Schools Program.

Cambria is the epitome of a sleepy coastal town ... of the adjacent Tahoe National Forest. Where to stay: Listed as both a National Historic Landmark and a California Historical Landmark, the ...