The Times and nonprofit Zócalo Public Square co-hosted a hike that explored California history and a lush oak woodland.

A young snowboarder was left dangling from a chairlift before falling violently to the ground at the Mammoth Mountain Ski ...

This is the terrifying moment a 12-year-old girl was forced to hang from a chairlift at the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area ski ...

Go beyond the bright lights of California’s cities and you’ll find a natural wonderland ideal for a full reset, as Michelle Bates discovers.

Venture outside of Las Vegas to the state’s parks, where stunning scenery and intriguing history complement a range of outdoor adventures.

Venture outside of Las Vegas to the state’s parks, where stunning scenery and intriguing history complement a range of outdoor adventures.

MONO COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2.4 magnitude quake was recorded near Mammoth Lakes Monday morning, according to the U.S.

Everyone knows the big hitters in the Golden State, but California is packed with sumptuous mountain towns that remain off the tourist radar.

Those with an adventurous spirit will love what nature has to offer in the colder months. A great place to start is Matthiessen State Park.

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There were dozens of great-tailed grackles in nearly every tree, a range of ducks waddling on the shore and paddling in the ...

Explore Mammoth Cave National Park, home to the world’s longest cave system, with year-round tours, hiking, wildlife, stargazing, and scenic river paddling.