Nature lovers who enjoy hiking with a dose of history should head to the redwood trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains south of ...

In 1887, the land became a playground for the rich. James L. Flood, who built San Francisco's Flood Building at Market and Powell streets, was among those who owned the Los Gatos estate, which boasted ...

Horseshoe Loop Trail is an easily accessible wildflower haven. Gentle reminder: Observe viewing etiquette by taking only pictures, not flowers. Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve, Los Gatos: The half ...

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The collaborative has been awarded a second Cal Fire grant for $6.9 million to help treat wildfire-prone areas in south Santa ...

Following the spring equinox on March 20, wildflowers can be seen blooming in open spaces in Los Gatos. The Midpeninsula ...

This week's Hikes & Walks column takes Lauren R. Stevens to the Knob on the Tenney Trail in Taconic Trail State Park.

Nuodeng, a former Tea Horse Trail town, has some of the best-preserved examples of traditional Bai architecture in China’s Yunnan Province. Photograph by Leisa Tyler, Getty People hiking along ...

While Tahoe’s trails and beaches are widely beloved, they’re not always easy to get to—especially with mobility devices.

Keep up with the latest on closures here. Keep in mind: If you do visit the forest, tread lightly and stay on the trails — the land still needs time to heal, and higher traffic on trails after ...

But there’s little debate on the incredible hiking ... along the trails. The hikes are either on state property or managed by a nonprofit. Day trippers can look at an interactive map on the ...