What was once the Great Highway has officially been designated a park, and it has a shiny new name, Sunset Dunes. The ...

San Francisco is a great city in its own right, with plenty of splendor on offer. But, what truly makes this place special is ...

The journey to Whitewater Falls is the perfect appetizer for the main event. Located in the Nantahala National Forest, near the charming mountain town of Cashiers, the drive alone delivers ...

I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include ...

The Golden State might have more campgrounds than any other in the U.S.—and more visitors, too. From desert to coast to ...

Learn all about the best national parks in the US and find your next destination for outdoor activities, especially hiking.

Visiting California soon, but want to take the scenic routes while in town? Maybe you live in California and just want a fun ...

Sheer drama. That's what the Great Sand Dunes are. Starkly beautiful desert dunes set against a backdrop of pretty, ...

Hard to believe that a national park is less than four hours from Los Angeles. From the beach to the desert to the mountains, ...

The main road to Yosemite National Park is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, just in time for the long holiday weekend, Caltrans officials announced. The two-mile stretch of Highway 140 closed after ...

The National Park Service is investigating after a woman was found in need of medical help inside a facility at Yosemite National Park. She died a day later. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times ...

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing ...