A Jeffrey pine tree growing in far eastern Tulare County is the highest in altitude tree ever recorded in California. The new ...

Sunset in the High Sierras/Courtesy photo BY WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKYLos Alamos MountaineersThe April 29 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Tim Rennick about a backpacking journey along a ...

Most who attempt a PCT “thru-hike,” to cover the 2,650-mile trail in a single year, begin at the Mexican border. A smaller ...

Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Porterville offers the kind of small-town charm that’s becoming ...

The Tower District stands as Fresno’s cultural heart, centered around the magnificent 1939 Tower Theatre with its striking ...

Sequoia National Park is close to Yosemite National Park and King’s Canyon National Park and is often lumped into a trip with ...

There are hundreds of miles of trails in Sequoia National Park suitable for all abilities and ages. In the Giant Forest, the Congress Trail, a paved 2.7-mile loop that begins near the General ...

The Crystal Cave in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California has been closed since 2023 for maintenance. Cave ...

Looking for the perfect base near Sequoia National Park? This charming city is decorated with murals and boasts activities ...

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest national park in the United States. Here, you can camp on Root ...

Reservations can often be made on Recreation.gov, and some parks offer day-before options. National park trips require planning. Period. But some of America’s most popular parks also require ...