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

An initial report finds none of the eight people killed when a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe last month were wearing life vests ...

Discover why California’s Big Bear Lake ranked No. 1 in the United States by USA Today. Enjoy fishing, boating, skiing and outdoor adventures at top destination.

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

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

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

Humans and bears have been clashing at this popular lakeside vacation spot in California. Read up on bear safety so all ...

Distance from the park: 25.1 miles (31 minutes) One of the coolest mountain towns in California, June Lake, is a 30-minute drive from Yosemite National Park, located on hills and meadows against ...

Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed June 2025 Immigrant Heritage Month in California, highlighting the state’s deeply rooted immigrant communities and their enduring impact on the state’s ...