The Golden State's hiking trails can be as demanding as they are legendary. But sometimes, you just want to take in the views ...

The Santa Barbara County chaparral shrublands form my best-loved hiking region, also called Los Padres National Forest. However, the much higher “alpine” areas also summon the soul to breathe free ...

Following up on last week’s road trip to the June Lakes Loop in the eastern Sierra, and the continuation on to a favored destination, Mammoth Lakes, just 20 miles south in the shadow of lofty Mt.

Fall in Mammoth Lakes isn’t just a season — it’s a reset button. As the weather cools, the summer buzz gives way to a slower pace of adventure. Popular summer trails turn into quiet respites for ...

Twin Falls was roaring and there was talk of trout near its base. Those were all the excuses Randy Mayer needed. Mayer put on his Dodgers hat, gathered up his sons West and Van, hopped in a skiff on ...

The family vacation, like the concept of family itself, has evolved. Kids are traveling with grandma or a single parent or an indulgent uncle (or all three). However you define your kin, this ...