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A historic snowpack means some of California’s ski resorts will be open much later this year, but the sheer volume of snow in the western U.S. also presents numerous challenges. Here’s what to know before you go.

Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier are among the most popular U.S. national parks—here’s how to get off the beaten path when visiting.

From desert blooms in Death Valley to coastal florals in the Channel Islands and popular poppies in the Sierra foothills, here’s where to find California’s wildflowers.

In his new book, “Another Patch of Sky,” Brian Chorski celebrates the lure and legacy of a special part of the country.

The policy change is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and comes days after the government submitted a proposal that would require some travelers to provide years of social media history.

Sandy beaches, deep blue water, soaring mountains, and epic outdoor adventures combine with award-winning dining, music, and wellness on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore.

The Wawona Hotel has created a visitor center that tells the story of Chinese Americans’ contributions to Yosemite National Park.

A resident shares a decade’s worth of tips to see California’s renowned nature with fewer people in the way.

A long, wet, and snowy winter means that California’s hills and mountains should come alive with a particularly pretty showing of flowers this summer, experts say.

A vital stretch of California’s scenic Highway 1 has reopened ahead of schedule. The newly restored route makes the ocean bluffs of Big Sur accessible to all once more. Here’s what to do when you get there.

Enjoy fine dining, outdoor adventure, and spa days against one of the world’s most stunning backdrops on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore (which technically includes Nevada, too).

Here’s how to craft an offbeat adventure a little more removed from the typical places.

Following record rainfall in some areas throughout the fall and winter, wildflowers are growing across the state. Here’s where to see them.

From California to Spain, enjoy snow in the morning and ocean waves in the afternoon.

A record-breaking hiker offers insider tips on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail.