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 ...

Hikers dribble in to this Sierra crossroads from dawn to dusk, all sizes, ages and conditions. Some look fresh and bouncy as a soap commercial, ready to explore Rainbow Falls, the eerie formations of ...

Twin Falls was roaring and there was talk of trout near its base. Those were all the excuses Randy Mayer needed. Mayer put on his Dodgers hat, gathered up his sons West and Van, hopped in a skiff on ...

With the deepest snows and wettest winter since 1951/52 blanketing the Sierra, consider the impact and opportunities of four stunning destinations, close to home. These destinations are just right for ...

Courtesy of Mammoth Lakes Tourism Hello, perfect hiking weather: Mammoth Lakes is assuming its golden robes as September 2021 concludes. (Courtesy of Mammoth Lakes Tourism) ...

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 ...