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 ...

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

California is home to three of the best road trips in the country, according to Travel + Leisure. The travel magazine searched through thousands of miles of stunning landscapes, snow-capped vistas and ...

Tucked away in California’s northeastern corner lies a watery paradise where time seems to stand still – Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, a place where crystal-clear springs bubble up through ancient ...

Western North Carolina is particularly rich in the flowing cascades, and whether it's horsetail falls with plunge pools like Looking Glass Falls or gorgeous hidden gems like Brevard, North Carolina's ...

Remote and far less traveled than national parks of similar beauty, the Trinity Alps Wilderness in Northern California is the adventure that’s been calling to your wild heart. But you’ve ...

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

Escape into the California wilderness at this nature preserve along the coastline of Big Sur, filled with numerous opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Explore more than 100 miles of hiking trails in Delaware Water Gap, including Mount Minsi and Mount Tammany for breathtaking views of the Water Gap.

A California woman died while hiking on Badger Springs Trail in Black Canyon City on July 10, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.

A fearsome apex predator popped out right in front of a lone hiker on a California trail, tense video shows. Cortney Rasura was 6 miles into the 8 miles she’d planned to hike on the Gridley ...

A woman had a tense encounter with a mountain lion while walking on a popular Southern California hiking trail recently. The scary moment took place on July 3 and was captured on video by Cortney R… ...