Scuba-diving trash collectors working through some of the High Sierra's most popular recreation lakes are removing all kinds of litter.

California's remote alpine escape rewards determined hikers with crystalline waters, rugged granite scenery, peaceful ...

This tucked-away reservoir is blissfully uncrowded compared to California's more popular lakes, its calm waters abundant with ...

An $8 million conservation grant has helped place 1,688 acres of California ranchland into public ownership, protecting a ...

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada, California's "Switzerland" offers world-class fall foliage hikes and unforgettable scenic ...

David Hernandez is this year’s “Lunker Champ” after reeling in a 4-pound, 8-ounce river beast during the Carpinteria Trout ...

Decision to rescind ‘roadless rule’ opens more than 45m acres of national forests to roads, drilling and logging ...

Retirement often means a slower pace of life, and what better place to find that than in one of the many charming lake towns dotted around the U.S.?

This small Eastern Sierra town sits at the base of Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States, and it ...

The Mono County Courthouse is the architectural centerpiece of the whole scene. Built in the late 1800s, it’s one of the ...

Two historic dams on the Brewster River are being removed to improve fish passage and flood resilience downstream.

Gila trout, a species threatened by climate change and worsening wildfires, persist in the Southwest with a big assist from ...