It's a good idea to throw on light clothing, grab your sunglasses and pack some water before you head out the door Wednesday.

The action is in keeping with the Trump administration's efforts to loosen regulations that govern the environment.

Labor Day is often considered the last hurrah of summer across the country, although that's not exactly the case locally. Redding and Chico, for example, both s ...

Mr. Standish and I visited Lassen Park last week to hike from Kings Creek to Bumpass Hell. Most people access the hydrothermal area from the big parking area across from Lake Helen. It’s a 3-mile ...

Nestled at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Susanville offers small-town charm with big natural beauty. This northeastern California gem boasts a cost of living that’s significantly lower than ...

Lake Oroville, the state’s second-largest reservoir, provides endless recreation without tourist crowds. You can fish, boat, swim, or just enjoy the views without spending a fortune. The cost of ...

On his “States of Elevation” project, Kilian Jornet intends to summit the 60-plus so-called 14ers in the contiguous United ...

When summer hits, professors practice what they preach—leaning into areas of interest that oftentimes go beyond their ...

Two UNM professors ventured out into the wilderness and developed dozens of new climbing routes, and put everything you need to know in a new guidebook.

Ryder Walker Alpine Adventures Dolomites expedition continues in northeastern Italy. Pattison will cover 50 miles in five days and has just co ...

Rocky Mountain: Vehicle permit required to enter the park through October 10. Shenandoah: Permit required to climb Old Rag ...

With radiant lakes and plunging gorges, this is a landscape made for epic experiences — from soaring in cable-cars to summiting steep mountain trails.