From an island off of North Carolina to a coastal village on Japan’s Izu Peninsula, these are the most beautiful beach towns ...

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. The ...

If you recreate in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, you may be sharing the water with one of the most iconic apex ...

Flights alone can put you well over budget, especially if you need to purchase multiple seats. Yet for parents who want to ...

A map of beaver dams in the state shows an uneven distribution of the species, which is associated with improved watershed ...

While wharf businesses will remain open during the operation, the public is asked to stay clear of the work zone and debris ...

Along with 10 other award categories spanning healthcare, housing, education, and design excellence in sustainability, the ...

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You can walk, hike, and bike—but not drive—through these destinations that prohibit automobiles.

In Todos Santos, a boutique hotel brings sustainable luxury to life with lush gardens, homegrown cuisine and barefoot hospitality.

The development of an eight-story building in downtown Santa Cruz is one step closer to construction. Thursday night, the Santa Cruz Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve the eight-story ...

A Peruvian woman who crossed the U.S. border illegally was acquitted Thursday of unauthorized access to a newly designated ...