For some, a first date can feel like it dragged on for days. For Tess Astley and Lory MacKenzie, their first date actually took five days — they hiked the Chilkoot Trail together — just a day or so ...

The park is known for its "exquisite mix of forest, waterfalls and coastal scenery." ...

From county rules to state parks, California’s beach camping laws differ widely. Here’s why overnight sleeping is often ...

For more than three decades, Tim Bourcy’s tour company guided clients on a historic, 33-mile hike between Skagway, Alaska and Canada. Among his guests have been tourists, film crews and U.S. Sen. Lisa ...

The Chico City Council regularly meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 421 Main St.; closed session ...

Ahead of peak wildfire season in the state, a series of blazes has led to evacuation orders for thousands of people. Here’s a quick rundown. By Christina Morales Muslims pointed to a rise in overt ...

Why skip Yosemite Valley: Yosemite Valley’s beauty draws millions, but its crowds can overwhelm. High-country and BLM sites nearby offer similar vistas with far more tranquility. What makes Saddlebag ...

One of the biggest camping holidays of the year is coming up, and if you’re heading to the high country, check campground ...

Yosemite, Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra, San Joaquin River Canyon and Upper San Joaquin River are included in an updated ...

Want to escape the crowds of Yosemite this summer? One campground just outside the park offers uncrowded serenity on the shores of an idyllic lake.

Link copied.Nearly half of California families with young children report food insecurity Nearly half of parents of young children in California — 47% — say they struggle with food insecurity. That’s ...

Campgrounds across the Carson National Forest are beginning to reopen for the 2026 season as warmer weather brings more ...