Anglers are making the most of deepwater rockfishing before April ends. Good catches of chilipeppers, canary and vermilion ...

Santa Cruz-based nonprofit Senderos is holding its 20th guelaguetza on Sunday at the Branciforte Small Schools campus. The ...

Not every hike in Southern California gives adventurers the tranquility they crave. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park's famous Slot is the escape you've been looking for.

Journey through California’s national parks, from towering redwoods to rugged deserts. Discover breathtaking landscapes and ...

California’s Channel Islands, often called North America’s Galapagos, are home to a stunning array of unique wildlife and ...

In Santa Cruz, a protest against the Trump administration and Earth Day celebrations drew hundreds to parallel downtown ...

California poppies are blooming along Empire Grade near the West Entrance to UC Santa Cruz.

National parks are the best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst. .

Prepare to be left in awe at the sight of the stunning landscapes across the west coast. Most Americans don’t know of the ...

Experts reveal the best U.S. national parks to visit around Easter, from a tranquil island escape to vibrant wildflower bloom ...

Earl and I went to California, and we were mugged. By whales. Three humpbacks. “Mugged” is the official term, meaning we were ...

Are you more salty surf or sweet Southern charm? This coast-to-coast beach guide will help you find your ideal vacation ...