Tucked away in the northeastern corner of the state, Plumas-Eureka State Park sprawls across 6,700 acres of Sierra Nevada splendor that somehow remains one of California’s best-kept outdoor secrets.

For those interested in Gold Rush history, nearby Columbia State Historic Park presents the most well-preserved Gold Rush town in California, where buildings from the 1850s house working businesses, ...

Looking to unplug and unwind? Pine Cove, just outside Idyllwild, offers serene mountain views, peaceful cabins, and access to some of SoCal’s best hiking trails.

Get outside the city-be it San Francisco, L.A., or San Diego-with one of these easy, drivable weekend trips around California.