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One of California’s Coolest Beaches Isn’t on the Coast—It's in the Middle of the Forest

Tucked along the Russian River, Johnson’s Beach in Sonoma County offers sandy shores, river floats, and charming overnight ...

Evacuation warnings issued in California town after pipe bomb was found in public forest

Authorities with the Shasta County Bomb Squad arrived at the scene around noon, and confirmed that the device was a live ...

Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control

Hundreds of remote homes are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central ...

‘Extreme’ California wildfire rages in hot weather — with only 21% of the inferno contained, threatening thousands

The Gifford Fire is burning through thousands of acres becoming California's largest blaze of the year and threatening ...

For a California adventure that feels like summer camp, head to a dude ranch

Dreaming about trading office lights and parking meters for dusty boots and wide-open spaces? These resort-like destinations ...

Growing 'mega fire' in California becomes state's largest in 2025

The fire is burning with dry and hot conditions, as temperatures climb above 100 degrees in mountainous terrain on the Central Coast.

Gifford Fire Becomes California 'Megafire,' Forcing Thousands To Evacuate

California’s largest wildfire of 2025 has exploded in size, prompting urgent evacuations as fire-fueling heat grips the ...

Gifford Fire: Massive blaze in central California threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured

The Gifford Fire scorched more than 113 square miles of coastal Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, with 3% ...
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These 12 Small Towns In California Are Bursting With Beauty And Charm

Explore charming California small towns filled with natural beauty, history, coastal views, and vibrant local culture.
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Hundreds flee forest fire in California

A fierce forest fire was raging in the US state of California on Tuesday, forcing hundreds of people to leave their homes.
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These Are the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. for 2025—From Hobbit Houses to Forest Gnome Domes

Hipcamp reveals its most-loved outdoor stays—think redwood showers, farm yurts, and stargazing domes across 15 U.S. locations ...
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This California Forest Has a Tree That's Nearly 5,000 Years Old. But Its Location Is a Closely Guarded Secret

The arid mountain forest of eastern California holds an ancient secret aged beyond that of even the pyramids of Giza and the ...