Enjoy California's lesser-known wine country, Sonoma County, while riding a train that passes some incredible stops between ...

Calico Ghost Town, about 15 minutes from Barstow, offers a well-preserved glimpse into California’s silver mining past that makes for an excellent Father’s Day excursion. Once a booming mining town in ...

If you’re interested in more recent history, the Calico Ghost Town Regional Park provides a well-preserved mining town from the 1880s silver rush. Located about 15 miles northeast of Barstow, Calico ...

Over the Sierra crest — about 150 miles to the east of Manteca, Oakdale, and Turlock — is one of the world’s largest active ...

Tati Reed tells The Independent about the ups and downs of her 4,000-mile road trip from Colorado to California via Montana ...

The West Coast is packed with iconic beaches, lush forests, charming towns, and some of the best national parks the country ...

As a local who's lived in California for several years now, I've learned that some of the most popular tourist stops can be ...

Santa Clarita, nestled in the vibrant landscape of Southern California, offers more than just stunning views and sun-soaked ...

Much of California’s interior is a table-flat landscape lined by ruler-straight roads stretching toward distant mountains. It ...

Writer Betsy Andrews explores the state's long legacy of sanctuary seekers, renegades, and travelers looking for a fresh ...

The Saint Louis Art Museum pays homage to American road trip tradition in its new exhibit, which runs May 2 through October 19.

A cross-country drive along Route 66, stretching from California to Illinois, will kick off the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. The ...