California’s natural wonders are legendary, but tucked away in the Los Padres National Forest near Ojai lies a hiking paradise that feels like stepping into another world entirely. The Piedra Blanca ...

The Trinity Alps encompasses about 540,000 acres and features massive waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers and creeks, and dozens ...

• Pack a few familiar comforts. Charlie never travels without a half-dozen of his favorite squeaky toys. A cozy bed, treats ...

This stunning state park near L.A. is the perfect place to enjoy Southern California's famous landscapes while hiking, biking ...

With lush meadows filled with wildflowers, crystal-clear lakes for wild swimming, and castles reachable only by forest trails ...

A scenic small town near Washington's wine country of Chelan is a perfect destination for river activities and camping.

Imperial Beach claims the title of California’s most southwestern city. This border town offers a unique mix of surf culture and international flavor. The pier stretches 1,500 feet into the Pacific, ...

Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, I'm partial to dense forests. Still, this trail in Joshua Tree National Park ...

The quarried mountainside being used to rebuild part of Highway 1 — and prevent perhaps yet another catastrophic slide in the ...

A scenic Bay Area hiking trail touted as “one of the best in Marin County” with its legendary 14-step redwood ladder is ...

California is home to three of the best road trips in the country, according to Travel + Leisure. The travel magazine ...

Back in the day, I would avidly read about box canyons and “slot canyons” in western stories by Zane Grey, Louis L’Amour and Elmore Leonard, and these ...