A Northern California park near Reno was named a top U.S. national park. See where it ranks and why it stood out.

California offers views of the ocean, deserts, ancient forests, painted hills, snow-capped volcanoes and rivers.

Kayaking in Northern California ranges from estuaries to mountain lakes, the San Francisco Bay to the American Fork River. We ...

There are few things as iconic as a West Coast road trip in the USA. Highway 101 is one of the most famous roads to cruise ...

Boonville is one of the most charming small towns in Northern California. It has beautiful scenery, great wine, a rich ...

Shasta Cascade constitutes roughly one quarter of California’s total geologic landmass ... particularly in late spring and early summer. Reached by scenic roads that run up and down the slopes ...

Just over an hour north of Boston, day trippers to southern Maine can enjoy many treasured views. Here are three of our ...

California is a standout state in the US ... bustling metropolises lie hidden gems waiting to be explored? There are scenic towns in the Golden State that remain off the typical tourist radar.

Lake Shasta Caverns in Redding, California, is exactly that kind of place—a hidden underground wonderland that makes you ...

On their own, Northern California’s landmark redwoods make a compelling case to hop in the car and revel in these natural ...

While everyone’s flocking to California’s beaches and wineries, there’s an underground masterpiece in Redding that’s been ...

Take in the stunning sights along Northern California’s storied Sacramento River, named one of USA TODAY’s Most Treasured Views for 2025.