Crocs aren't just a lounge shoe, especially for the backpacking crowd. Here's why I take my pair everywhere I go.

Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s ...

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

At Copper Top, the tri-tip undergoes a transformation that borders on magical – seasoned with a proprietary rub, then slow-smoked over red oak until it develops a flavorful crust on the outside while ...

A 4-year-old child was attacked by a collared mountain lion at Olympic National Park this weekend and transported via ...

That’s Twain Harte for you – a pine-scented slice of Sierra Nevada heaven tucked away in Tuolumne County, California. This mountain hamlet isn’t just another dot on the map between San Francisco and ...

Federal programs like Upward Bound and Talent Search enroll about 100,000 Californians. Can funding survive the bitter ...

Federal funding under threat: Despite strong bipartisan backing and a billion-dollar annual budget, TRIO’s future could be at ...

These parks in Minnesota, Colorado, Florida and other states are too often overlooked by travelers. Here's why you should add ...

Lords and ladies, mock battles and mystery, and feasting and axe-throwing are among the sensory treats that should bring out ...

Yosemite and Upper San Joaquin River are the focus of an updated weather alert for strong thunderstorms issued at 5:21 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The alert is in effect ...

Loco Hot Deals is open in Providence. Why are some camping outside, waiting to get in?