California is home to some of the most scenic drives in the United States, offering dramatic coastlines, towering mountains, ...

The Pacific Ocean glistens at top as a cyclist coasts down Coolidge Drive beside the East Meadow at UC Santa Cruz. As the campus was being envisioned, Coolidge Drive was originally called the East ...

Remote drives sound good on paper: an endless stretch of highway, your favorite music blasting from the speakers, and the promise of a beautiful view just ahead. But many such places are little more ...

As a Nevada local, I tell first-time visitors and tourists to skip Las Vegas and go to better places in the state, like Lake ...

Here's another reason to visit the First State.

In California, this scenic state park along the Mendocino Coast features redwood forests, river paddling, coastal camping, and wildlife-filled trails.

Named a national monument in 1933 and designated a national park in 1994, Death Valley encompasses more than 3.4 million ...

The best secrets are the ones hiding in plain sight, waiting for someone curious enough to venture off the main road. Historic Hiouchi Cafe in Crescent City has been serving extraordinary breakfasts ...

Some beaches announce themselves with neon signs and parking lot attendants, but Gray Whale Cove State Beach near Half Moon Bay whispers its invitation from behind Highway 1’s guardrails. If you’ve ...

Discover magical castle-like landmarks along California’s Central Coast, from Hearst Castle to historic missions and grand coastal estates.

Are you ready for an explosive adventure across America’s most dynamic landscapes? If you want to witness ...

Drew Powers moved to Ventura almost 25 years ago from North Carolina and looked up at the hill behind Midtown Ventura with the giant letter “V” for Ventura painted on ...