California may not boast the 14ers of Colorado or the wild, soaring wilderness areas of Alaska, but it definitely has plenty to offer those looking for grandiose wonders and lofty heights. The Golden ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) has launched its 2025 Annual Appeal with the goal of raising $300,000 between now and the end of the year to support the ...

As the spring sun melted the final bits of snow, Barbara Ducey and her two sons huffed along the Panorama Trail, all of Yosemite beneath them. Normally, this trail wouldn't be open for weeks or months ...

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help to identify two individuals in connection with a larceny ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Some of the best views of the Big Sur coastline are found at the Point Sur Lightstation, a fully preserved turn-of-the-century lighthouse just north of Andrew Molera State Park.

Venture into America's Swiss-like landscapes on a breathtaking hike. The challenging trail hits some incredible natural gems, ...

Gabriel Mascaro's 'The Blue Trail,' which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2025 Berlinale, will open the 56th International ...

A hike doesn’t have to be grueling or effortless to leave a lasting impression—it only needs to rekindle your sense of awe ...

Switzerland’s towering peaks, ancient glaciers, deep valleys and massive lakes add up to one of the world’s premier outdoor ...

One of the most frequent questions that I'm asked – after "what's your favorite restaurant? – is where to go out for lunch in the Rochester area. To that end, I recently compiled a story listing 50 ...