California

Even in the hottest place on Earth, captivating beauty exists in ways words cannot do justice

Slopeside chalets, lakefront A-Frames, modest cottages, and more in this idyllic mountain town just two hours east of Los Angeles

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

Three mountain communities known for arts culture, small town vibes, and impressive high desert views boast an impressive number of epic airbnb options

A touching short film by Gathering Growth, an organization documenting America’s Champion Trees—the largest of their species

Use these helpful guides to plan your next trip now, and find yourself among nature once the stay-at-home order lifts

Dreamy film photography, gear essentials, and do's & don'ts for backpacking one of the West Coast's most classic trails

Essential gear, dos & don'ts, and film photography from one of California's most stunning, yet overlooked, landscapes

An hour south of San Francisco exists a sandstone Mecca for boulderers, loved by many and loathed by maybe more

Making the most of Joshua Tree NP and the Yucca Valley with a modern airbnb, sunrise hikes, and succulent shopping

A raw look at the real Golden State, from Los Angeles up to Big Sur, down the PHC to Ojai, and everywhere in between

The largest national park in the lower 48 spans 3.4 million acres and two states, but might as well be Mars