UC Davis Professor Hugh Safford was hiking for pleasure in California's High Sierra when he stumbled upon a new elevation ...

Get out there and make a connection with this land in California that could one day be part of the National Park System.

A city celebrated for its food scene also provides hiking, cycling and stargazing in the natural beauty of the desert.

Looking for a quick weekend getaway near Los Angeles, but aren't sure where to start? LA has many awesome options for a quick ...

Video captured the dramatic rescue over the weekend of a hiker who was stranded on a steep cliff off a Riverside County trail ...

Take a scenic coastal drive along the winding Highway 1 to enjoy the ocean views. Big Sur also has a variety of hiking trails, coastal redwoods, and is home to landmarks like the Bixby Bridge, ...

Harrowing video shows rescue crews saving a stranded hiker “death gripping” a cliff in a “precarious” spot on a Southern California trail over the weekend.  Riverside County Sheriff’s ...

Ready to explore the Carolinas on foot? This guide highlights fantastic hiking options near Charlotte — or within a couple hours’ drive — for every skill level.

Who has the right-of-way on a California freeway on-ramp that merges two lanes into one? Apparently, it’s the faster car.

A modern-day wanderer explores Inscription Rock, where tales of ancient cultures, Spanish explorers and 19th-century pioneers are etched into the sandstone walls.

A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from ...