Two major roads and five of the most popular trails in Redwood National and State Parks remain closed or partially closed ...

The Van Eck Forest in northwestern California is home to iconic coast redwood trees, which store more above-ground carbon per ...

Looking for the best hikes near Los Angeles? Angeles National Forest, federal land managed by the U.S. Forest Service, offers ...

At this time of year, we tend to think of trees with colorful leaves as native to colder climates than ours. But then Jenny ...

Explore California’s hidden gems, from secluded beaches to quiet hiking trails, perfect for travelers seeking peace away from ...

Even waterfront properties, which in southern California would require lottery-winner finances, can be attainable for retirees with typical retirement savings and Social Security income. The trade-off ...

With a total round-trip distance of 9 miles and moderate elevation changes, this trail is ideal for relaxed and family-friendly hiking.

Several parts of California — including the Central Valley and northern regions — haven’t seen the sun for more than two weeks. According to NASA, an unusual “atmospheric phenomenon” was clearly ...

Since 1978, China has planted more than 66 billion trees along its 2,800-mile-long northern border, and it wants to plant 34 billion more over the next 25 years to complete its "Great Green Wall." ...

Scientists on California’s Central Coast recently spotted a giant, evasive seven-arm octopus while on a research expedition in Monterey Bay. The rare creature, called Haliphron atlanticus, was seen by ...

Humboldt Redwoods State Park was recognized for its extremely high visitor ranking on Tripadvisor. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now ...