California, a state often renowned for its scenic natural beauty, offers many enchanting forests, including this absolutely gorgeous option.

The Santa Barbara County chaparral shrublands form my best-loved hiking region, also called Los Padres National Forest. However, the much higher “alpine” areas also summon the soul to breathe free ...

California mountain towns are a magical sort of place where sunny summer days turn into colorful autumn afternoons, which ...

Summer’s hot and crowded days have passed, and many of us are seeking relaxing fall escapes into nature. Here’s a tip: head east over our mighty Sierra Nevada to Mono County and the Mammoth Lakes ...

Revel in the radiance of the Golden State, from little beach towns to big cities and epic mountain ranges to otherworldly ...

Beginner skiers or double-diamond shredders aren't the only lucky ones who can enjoy the majestic views of Mammoth Mountains' lakes and evergreens in California's Eastern Sierra Nevadas. That same ...