One of Amtrak’s most scenic train rides is the Pacific Surfliner, which winds along 351 miles of California’s coast from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. Outside the picture windows, passengers can drink ...

That’s 140 feet of water basically saying “Wheeeee!” as it makes its journey from the mountains to Lake Tahoe. The best time to visit is late spring to early summer when the snowmelt creates a ...

Bridalveil Fall commands attention with its impressive 620-foot drop, sending water cascading down granite cliffs with an elegance that perfectly justifies its romantic moniker. It serves as Yosemite ...

Modern astronomy is giving us unprecedented views of the asteroids, comets, and other small bodies that litter our cosmic ...

America’s geological wonders don’t need erupting volcanoes to create breathtaking spectacles that look straight out of a ...

California is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, from coastal creatures to mountain dwellers. If you’re looking to ...

For a panoramic sweep of every shade of fall, visitors hit the Walkway Over the Hudson, a 212-foot-high, 1.28-mile former railway bridge turned pedestrian walkway. Those looking for upscale lodging ...

New driver's licenses are coming to California with new security elements to help protect residents from counterfeits. Hete's ...

California might be one of the most expensive states you can visit, but it's full of natural wonder, and, surprisingly, an ...

California, a state often renowned for its scenic natural beauty, offers many enchanting forests, including this absolutely ...

Tuleyome, the organization on the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, is offering a Certified California Naturalist course in early 2026.

Then there’s Death Valley, a desert that claims the world-record high of 134 degrees and bears geographic names like Hells ...