There are just so many obstacles in the woods for me to trip on, Banana had to guide me the whole way. Plus, I had to depend ...

Lancaster, situated in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert, offers retirees wide-open spaces and clear blue skies. The cost of living here sits well below the California average, making ...

Lancaster, situated in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert, offers retirees wide-open spaces and clear blue skies. The cost of living here sits well below the California average, making ...

Travelers hoping to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Yosemite National Park with their canine companions are in luck.

Sedona, Arizona is a hiker’s paradise. Home to sculpted red rocks, sweeping desert vistas, shaded canyons, and some of the Southwest’s most iconic trails. Whether you’re a casual walker, avid trail ...

Nearly three-fourths of the country is mountainous, with myriad hiking opportunities for beginners and experts alike.

New Mexico state parks invite residents to start 2026 with guided hikes and icy plunges at lakes, trails and nature centers ...

I have to admit that I love hiking the Narrows Zion National Park! It has all the elements making for an unforgettable e ...

PLUS HIKES, all with a guide at the lead, will pop up at over 60 California State Parks on Jan. 1, 2026. Those parks include ...

Other than a few stray workers in golf carts and a large deer I saw grazing near the 18th fairway, it was just me in the ...

When the iconic American television show went on a 10-day trek to the Mount Everest Base Camp, the team knew they were in for ...

KQED photographers spent the year capturing the biggest stories affecting the Bay Area and California. Here’s a collection of some of the highlights.