Love the water? California is home to the No. 1 lake in the nation, according to USA Today readers.

Silverwood Lake is back open following a nearly monthlong closure due to the ignition of the Lake Fire on June 28 along the Silverwood's northern shore.

Looking for the perfect summer getaway? The High Desert has it all, from star-filled skies in Joshua Tree to hidden gems like ...

Realtor Alice Tomkins of House Real Estate told Travel + Leisure, “I could go on for days singing the praises of Sacramento.

If you enjoy Lake Tahoe's beautiful views and majestic waters, this stunning state park in California is the best base for ...

California is brimming with outdoor recreation spots, but this beautiful lake offers just about every type of outdoor thrill ...

The Trinity Alps encompasses about 540,000 acres and features massive waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers and creeks, and dozens ...

Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some lakes, but a patchwork of oversight leaves many lakes unprotected.

Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some ...

There’s a magical place tucked away in the Sierra Nevada mountains where cell service fades, traffic noise disappears, and the only notification you’ll receive is the gentle tap of a woodpecker on a ...

Tucked away in the northeastern corner of the state, Plumas-Eureka State Park sprawls across 6,700 acres of Sierra Nevada splendor that somehow remains one of California’s best-kept outdoor secrets.