Last Sunday, Aug. 3, we returned to Shingle Springs Trailhead above Cherry Reservoir to venture into the Stanislaus National ...

From desert floor to mountain pass, Highway S‑2 retraces centuries of movement into California’s interior. Once part of the Southern Emigrant Trail and Butterfield Stage line, this route ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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 63-year-old California woman died while hiking on Badger Springs Trail in Black Canyon City, deputies said.

Air quality is unhealthier-than-average for some people Thursday as winds are blowing wildfire smoke across the Northern California region.