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

Editor’s Note: This feature is presented by our partners at Visit Mammoth. Fall in Mammoth Lakes isn’t just a season — it’s a reset button. As the weather cools, the summer buzz gives way to a slower ...

Twin Falls was roaring and there was talk of trout near its base. Those were all the excuses Randy Mayer needed. Mayer put on his Dodgers hat, gathered up his sons West and Van, hopped in a skiff on ...

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

Following up on last week’s road trip to the June Lakes Loop in the eastern Sierra, and the continuation on to a favored destination, Mammoth Lakes, just 20 miles south in the shadow of lofty Mt.

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 ...