"Cossatot" is thought to stem from the French "casse-tete," meaning "crushed head" or "broken skull." That is an apt term for ...

The trail welcomes backpackers, who are asked to limit their camping ... valley and away from the annual floods. It's no wonder this place has been left alone for so long." Cossatot River State ...

Oregon State Parks is set to welcome visitors with free camping and day-use parking on State Parks Day, June 7.

Want to leave the city behind for a few days and explore one of the most lovely state parks in all of New York? Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain Ridge, ...

The Trinity Alps Wilderness, about three hours north of Sacramento, offers hiking trails, waterfalls, alpine lakes and ...

Nothing erases routine and boredom like a great road trip. Whether you’re hitting the road by yourself, going with a friend ...

and Scotts Valley, 1,220. That’s about 13,000 new housing units over the next six or so years. In other words, a lot of housing. The city of Santa Cruz is well on its way to meeting state ...

From Australia and New Zealand to Africa and North America, these walks allow you to explore some of the world’s most ...

Many Washington state locales have names with tricky pronunciation. Here are some of the toughest ones, with tips on how to ...

You can control many elements when vacation planning but the weather’s not one of them. For my first solo camping trip, I ...

Our list of the best botanic gardens in Southern California spans Santa Barbara to San Diego and includes gardens everyone ...