From Yosemite’s granite cliffs to the misty valleys of the Appalachians, the U.S. is made for hiking. Whether you want a long ...

If you’re into wine and love a good road trip, California’s wine trails offer a perfect mix of both. You can explore... The ...

California’s desert trails offer a unique kind of adventure, especially in the winter when the weather is cooler and the ...

Editor’s note: The Wild is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. Currently, that voice belongs to Laura Randall, a veteran journalist who has written ...

It's nearly summer in California: high-elevation trails are almost entirely clear of snow, last-minute cancellation hiking permits are being released on Recreation.gov daily, and overnight camping isn ...

While floating down the Smith River, you can stop at many groves of giant trees at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, just south of the Oregon and California state line. / Zach Urness / Statesman ...

With its abundance of trails, state and national parks, and year-round pleasant weather, California is “a hiker’s paradise,” according to outdoor apparel brand Kühl. It “earned its crown…with an ...