Thanks to this short and easy-to-hike trail, travelers who want to experience California's incredible redwoods can do so ...

There's one section of the beautiful Big Sur coastline that's less busy than other areas and offers truly outstanding beauty, ...

Not to be confused with Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park or Pfeiffer Beach, Pfeiffer Big Sur State ... mile Mount Manuel Trail. Buzzard's Roost guides visitors through more redwoods and ends ...

The must-see wonders of California include dramatic coastlines, hidden caves, and stunning landscapes. Experience the best ...

I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include Grand Teton and Acadia.

There are also many other state and ... miles of hiking trails, this less-crowded park is a great place to spend a weekend hiking, backpacking, or stargazing. Nevada's Great Basin National Park ...

Butano State Park in Pescadero is exactly that kind of treasure – a compact wonderland that somehow remains in the shadows while more famous parks steal the spotlight. Misty morning magic transforms ...

That’s Butano State Park in a nutshell – a pocket-sized paradise tucked away in Pescadero that somehow flies under the radar while its flashier cousins get all the attention. Misty morning magic ...

Then came a terrible new challenge Franz Lidz; Photographs by Jak Wonderly The leaden sky above Big Sur looks as uninviting ... over Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park for hours, now and then giving ...