Chuck Norris spent his golden years in peak condition, including climbing an iconic Northern California mountain only months ...

But the peak trail is the main draw, the experience that brings many visitors to this remote corner of California. Proper preparation is essential for a safe and enjoyable hike. Bring at least two ...

HGTV named Redding and Santa Cruz among the 30 best up-and-coming small cities in America for growth and lifestyle.

Over the past month, SFGATE’s national parks bureau has sent dozens of inquiries to public affairs specialists at the ...

An elderly man and his dog reported missing last weekend during a hiking trip in the Caribou Wilderness has been safely located. The three-day effort to find the missing hiker and his dog included ...

If someone told you that you could walk to the top of an active volcano in California, you’d probably assume they were ...

Avoid the crowds at America's busiest national parks. These lesser-known parks offer stunning scenery, fewer visitors. and unforgettable outdoor adventures.

Discover the 12 Best Volcanoes to Visit in the USA! Find out where to hike, explore, and witness the earth's raw power across America's most stunning volcanic landscapes.

This story originally appeared in the Tuesday, March 6, 2007 edition of the Lassen County Times. Recent storms in the Lassen Volcanic National Park and surrounding regions have ...

California's national parks are predicted to be the second most popular in the US for visitors in 2026, a new report says.

In 2019 and again in 2021, Penn State researchers in the Department of Geography walked a series of 1,000 square foot plots in California's Lassen Volcanic National Park. The goal was to see how the ...

A Martian volcano once thought to be the result of a single eruption turns out to have a much more complex past. Orbital imaging and mineral data show it developed through multiple eruptive phases, ...