For budget-conscious travelers or those seeking a more immersive outdoor experience, nearby Pinecrest Lake offers campgrounds where you can fall asleep to the sound of wind in the pines and wake to ...

The three-story log cabin structure fits perfectly with the mountain setting, and the wraparound porch provides a peaceful spot for morning coffee. During summer months, some visitors opt for camping ...

Calm, determined, and not-unexpectedly, lithe, Alice says that you don’t run these ultra-distances unless you have a purpose. For her, the purpose is highlighting the achievements of women who raise ...

The trail workers live for months at a time in California's mountainous backcountry in the Eastern Sierra.

A woman had a tense encounter with a mountain lion while walking on a popular Southern California hiking trail recently. The scary moment took place on July 3 and was captured on video by Cortney R… ...

Coming from a family of dairy operators, Vivian Straus honors Northern California's agricultural roots with the Cheese Trail.

A California woman died while hiking on Badger Springs Trail in Black Canyon City on July 10, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.

A mother and child stranded deep in the dense Stanislaus National Forest late last week left a trail of handwritten notes that helped their rescuers find them, officials announced this week.

A mountain lion was just feet away from hiker Cortney Rasura in Ojai, California. Rasura yelled at the animal, telling it to go away. With the beast lingering, Rasura upped the ante, but the ...