California, nicknamed The Golden State, is known around the world for its movie-making magic in Hollywood, towering redwoods, and sunny cities buzzing with life. But beyond the usual tourist trail, ...

Despite its somewhat fearful name, California's epic Desolation Wilderness is anything but desolate. As a sublime mountain wilderness preserve within Eastern California's Eldorado National Forest, the ...

A short snowshoe hike leads to Tahoe’s “enchanted forest,” where chickadees land in your hand, and marriage proposals are ...

Fall is a magical time in Lake Tahoe. Mornings are crisp, crowds are down and bursts of red, gold and orange leaves are beginning to sweep across the Sierra. Here are some hikes in the basin to catch ...

Lake Tahoe rewards travelers who plan ahead. Here is how first-time visitors can avoid common mistakes with traffic, parking, ...

Nevadans are about to head into a long weekend with Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1. In an area full of outdoor enthusiasts, many Renoites and Northern Nevadans may be looking for a hike this weekend as ...