The Santa Barbara County chaparral shrublands form my best-loved hiking region, also called Los Padres National Forest. However, the much higher “alpine” areas also summon the soul to breathe free ...

Editor’s Note: This feature is presented by our partners at Visit Mammoth. Fall in Mammoth Lakes isn’t just a season — it’s a reset button. As the weather cools, the summer buzz gives way to a slower ...

Summer’s hot and crowded days have passed, and many of us are seeking relaxing fall escapes into nature. Here’s a tip: head east over our mighty Sierra Nevada to Mono County and the Mammoth Lakes ...