With its 3,000 lakes and 8,000 peaks, California is a paradise for idyllic mountain dips. Here are ten lakes where you can take a dip (or not) once in your life in the Golden State.

Tucked away in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains lies Paradise, a Northern California gem where your retirement dollars can stretch further than you might imagine.

Pigeon Point Lighthouse is basically the supermodel of lighthouses. It shows up in more photos than any other lighthouse in California. And for good reason – this thing is gorgeous. The white tower ...

New Mexico geologist and author Magdalena Sandoval Donahue discusses the interesting geology of the Santa Fe National Forest ...

Visit this large but lesser-known state park for stunning wildflowers, epic hikes, starry night skies, and camping among ...

The rare Camatta Canyon amole was thought to have a global population of around 10,000 until a recent discovery.