Enjoy fantastic activities and adventures with these day trips from Los Angeles, within a one, two and three-hour drive.

After a full day on the water, dry off and head to the outdoor movie theater in Pinecrest, where movies are shown under the ...

Come along and see what views await you on the Sacramento River, California's largest river and one of USA TODAY's Most ...

Among California’s most iconic waterways, the Sacramento River offers a front-row seat to some of California’s most breathtaking vistas.

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From glamping in Big Sur to campsites close to San Francisco, here are 14 of the most beautiful beach camping spots in California.

There's no doubt that California has some of the most enviable camping destinations in the entire country. It’s also true, ...

Skip the crowds at Yosemite and explore California’s most underrated national park packed with fiery terrain, uncrowded ...

We've all seen those fantastic complaints and comments from Yellowstone National Park visitors that are hilarious head ...

This is the second time USA TODAY readers have honored the Au Sable for its fly fishing. In 2024's USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers ...

California offers views of the ocean, deserts, ancient forests, painted hills, snow-capped volcanoes and rivers.

An updating map created by CBS News' data team charts the expanse of the wildfires across Southern California ... Canyon Drive and Mulholland Boulevard near the popular hiking spot Runyon Canyon ...