Here’s a closer look at what makes the Golden State the No. 1 spot for hiking in the country: “California offers over 13,000 ...

Sacramento is surrounded by local trails and the American River, offering full-day activities in the Sierra Nevada mountains nearby. Palm Springs provides an incredible array of ecosystems for hiking, ...

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Saturday, Oct. 14. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: Where to find accessible hiking trails in L.A. How did the ...

It's nearly summer in California: high-elevation trails are almost entirely clear of snow, last-minute cancellation hiking permits are being released on Recreation.gov daily, and overnight camping isn ...

Ocean views. Waterfalls. Snow-capped peaks. World-famous trails. Southern California can be a wonderland for hikers. It can also be deadly. Last January, the San Bernardino Search and Rescue (SAR) ...

Over Memorial Day weekend and next week’s National Trails Day, thousands of Southern Californians will head into the great outdoors for some sun, exercise and natural beauty — and in many cases, a ...

As firefighters complete the final steps to controlling three blazes around Southern California, it's becoming clearer how and where hiking trails will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Some ...