Towering over the Redwood Loop Trail at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, tree No. 7 on the trail guide is aptly named “The Giant.” It towers approximately 270 feet and is around 1,500 years old.

Towering over the Redwood Loop Trail at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, tree No. 7 on the trail guide is aptly named “The Giant.” It towers approximately 270 feet and is around 1,500 years old.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Park trails and portions of Highway 1 can close due to hazardous conditions, so always check the ...

These redwoods pepper the landscape along the 20 miles of reopened fire roads and 8 miles of trails, including part of the Skyline to the Sea Trail and the Redwood Loop Trail.

Summer has its own rhythm — and for those of you who, like me, love mountain biking, the outdoors, and great local music, Scotts Valley is serving up all three and more on one big community ...

Butano State Park in Pescadero is California’s ultimate “Is this real life?” experience, hiding just an hour south of San Francisco like the world’s best-kept secret. You know how some places get all ...

While its more famous neighbors Big Basin and Big Sur steal the spotlight, Butano (pronounced “BYOO-tuh-noh,” not like the gas for your barbecue) quietly offers a perfect blend of accessibility and ...

A new three-mile loop trail will open on Tom Ball Mountain in Berkshire County next weekend. It also marks a major milestone. For over 20 years, the Berkshire Natural Resources Council has been ...

The Hot Loop trail near Sedona offers a challenging hike with varied terrain and scenic views. Hikers can opt for a 6-mile round trip to the mesa top or the full 22-mile loop. The trail has steep ...

Next weekend, those efforts will culminate with the completion of the 3-mile Longview Loop Trail on the new Tom Ball Mountain Reserve. And the end of the $10 million project also will mark a ...

Sometimes a trail’s name and its reputation dovetail like a fine hewn joint. The Boulders Loop Trail in Payson is such an excellent example of this that it has earned a local moniker ...