The mountain live-oak, or goldcup oak (Quercus chrysolepis), forms extensive groves on earthquake and avalanche taluses and terraces in cañons and Yosemite valleys, from about three to five ...

The Trinity Alps Wilderness, about three hours north of Sacramento, offers hiking trails, waterfalls, alpine lakes and ...

Check out these top climbing spots around the world. As a global hub for climbers, Yosemite (below) has to be on the list. It ...

The tree, which is over 4,800 years old, is found in a grove of other trees, but its exact location is kept a secret.

Yosemite's most underrated trail, like many of the park's most popular routes, gets its name from historical figures. Olmstead Point was named after landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and his ...

California is packed with wild, beautiful places to swim— if you know where to look. Here’s where to find them. No resort pass or beach sticker required.

As summer approaches, America’s national parks are bracing for an influx of visitors, even as deep federal cuts to park ...

Fueled by Theodore's curiosity, the Roosevelt museum grew. Teedie collected everything within his reach and range of vision, and begged friends and family to bring him any specimens they found. He ...

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail through Southern California defied my expectations of sunshine and mild weather. The aftermath ...

Gorges State Park is like nature’s water park, minus the long lines and overpriced snacks. This place gets over 80 inches of rain a year, making it a temperate rainforest right here in North Carolina.