California

What Is a Via Ferrata & the 11 Best Spots to Try It in the US
An Abridged Guide to the Via Ferrata & Where to Find a Course Near You

This fixed-route blend of rock climbing and hiking has origins in WWI and is experiencing a resurgence amongst adventurers of all ages

Glamping Bay Area: The 10 Best Escapes In & Around San Francisco
These 10 Unique Bay Area Glamp Sites Are Perfect for a Weekend Escape

Choose from modern yurts, sky-high treehouses, or upscale canvas tents for an ideal retreat in California’s scenic Bay Area.

Searching for Alpine Brook Trout in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains
Backpacking and Fly Fishing in the California's Sierra Nevada Mountains

Taking several thousand steps outside of one’s comfort zone with fly rod in hand and sights set on fish filled high elevation lakes

The 8 Best Joshua Tree Hotels in California's High Desert
The 8 Best Design-Minded High Desert Hotels in Joshua Tree, California

Find your desert basecamp at one of these elevated roadside motels, boutique hotels, and hacienda-style getaways

The 19 Best Lake Tahoe Cabins You Can Rent for Year-Round Escapes
The 19 Best Lake Tahoe Cabin Rentals on Airbnb for Year-Round Escapes

From South Lake to Tahoe City to Incline Village, here's our top cabin picks for outdoorsy R&R surrounding North America’s largest alpine lake

20 Rustic Stone Fireplaces for Design Inspiration & Daydreaming
Get Inspired by Stone Fireplaces in Cabins Across the Nation

If you're home-renovating or just looking to give a mantel a little TLC, we've gathered up some of the best stone fireplaces for some design inspo

"To Be Frank" Celebrates Those Who Hold Surfer Communities Together
How One Man Became the Heart and Soul of a California Surf Micro-Community

The 11-minute short film explores the authentic and positive spirit of 73-year-old Frank Paine, a legend at the center of Hermosa Beach's surf scene

25 Dreamy Modern Cabin Designs From Around the Globe
25 Modern Cabins for Design Inspiration and Daydreaming

Looking for design ideas? These cabins from Norway to Ohio push the boundaries of contemporary design and are guaranteed to inspire

Searching for Solitude and Superblooms in California's Carrizo Plain
Searching for Solitude and a Superbloom in Southern California

One photographer drove to her favorite solitary slice of wilderness to document The Golden State's historic wildflower superbloom

Fresh New Balance x Parks Project Collab Celebrates Urban Green Spaces
Parks Project & New Balance Team Up on Fresh Collab for the Urban Explorer

The duo collaborates for the first time on retro, urban-inspired wear for nature-lovers

Glamping in Northern California: The 18 Best Spots for a Luxe Getaway
The 18 Best Glamping Spots in Northern California for an Outdoorsy Getaway

Explore the beautiful and rugged natural landscape of NorCal from the comfort of a canvas bell tent, yurt, geodome, or cabin

Glamping California: The 17 Best Spots for a Luxe Outdoor Escape
Glamping in California: The 17 Best Spots for a Luxe Outdoor Experience

A beginner’s guide to “glamorous camping” and our top picks for the best glamping spots in the great state of California