California’s geographical diversity makes it a magnet for bird watchers, from quiet coniferous forests to expansive desert, fertile river delta to volcanic mountains and rugged coast. Despite the state’s population density, there is a very good selection of protected areas, including n...

Sophisticated San Francisco, California, just might have it all (except real estate to spare). It’s big, but not too big, it has pretty parks, it’s home to a mix of conservative suits and well, not so conservative sorts and collectively, boasts a thriving cultural scene that alone would justify the ...

Let’s say you’re plotting the perfect California vacation. And sure, every vacation comes with its share of highs and lows but in California, there’s good cause to get in more than your fair share with an itinerary that includes heart-stopping rides on some of the nation’s ...

So we all have dramatically varied notions on just what kind of control the federal government should have over our lives. But when it comes to federally protected lands like national recreation areas, it’s time to put differences aside. I mean really. It’s hard to take issue with Uncl...

Whether or not you hail from big city, any parent will know that taking the whole family sight-seeing in a big city can be a make or break experience. Between keeping the whole party together on public transportation, finding suitable entertainment and getting the group fed it might begin to seem a...