This easy (but dangerous) interpretive trail through the desert is hiding in plain sight at one of Southern California's most popular national parks.

California offers views of the ocean, deserts, ancient forests, painted hills, snow-capped volcanoes and rivers.

The Trinity Alps Wilderness, about three hours north of Sacramento, offers hiking trails, waterfalls, alpine lakes and ...

Here are my 11 favorite hikes from the region ... be the most antisocial mountains in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Located almost directly atop the border between the two states ...

As a Southern California local, I think there are several tourist attractions worth visiting. However, others aren't quite ...

If you haven't been before and you're looking for an easy hiking trail, the park has a 2-mile loop around the Chenango Lake which offers some beautiful views and great fishing spots. Wolfe Park ...

Divided into five wilderness areas, this national forest in California is a colossal expanse with trails, backcountry camping ...

Thinking of hitting the beaches in California, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different beaches you can visit ...

On a two-day expedition down one of California’s most spectacular—and thrilling—waterways, David Amsden and his family try ...

WNC's wins in the 2025 roundup included an easy, beautiful hiking trail and a scenic railroad. Previously in 2025, four road trip-related locations in the region were chosen for 10Best Readers ...

You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to options for hiking in Monterey. The town and surrounding area are full of ...

A social media influencer who promoted hiking and her faith was found dead near a hiking trail in Arizona. Hannah Rose Moody was reported missing May 21 in McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale.