The sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana) can be identified by its huge cones, which can reach lengths of more than 20 inches and are about 4 to 6 inches wide. Sugar pines can grow as tall as 250 feet ...

In the aftermath, the trees lining popular ski runs were burned, leaving behind a new, open landscape. Infrastructure, like lift towers and haul ropes, were impacted, too. But Sierra-at-Tahoe bounced ...

Farm strawberry-picking gives a friendly reminder that nature’s wild fruit will begin soon. Most raspberries, blackberries ...

Hawkins Preserve, just 3 miles southwest of downtown Cortez, attracts a slew of outdoor enthusiasts: hikers, trail runners, ...

Long a cultural melting pot and a hub for artists, the 400-year-old city is riding a new surge in popularity. Here’s the scoop on where to stay, what to eat and drink, the best hikes to plan, and more ...

From circus cookies to chili chips, rediscover 15 iconic California snacks that defined Golden State childhoods and vanished ...

These 10 scenic destinations offer stunning views and unforgettable experiences for under $50! Ever step into a town and feel ...

Little Pine State Park is living proof of that phenomenon. Nestled in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds region, this hidden gem offers everything an outdoor enthusiast could dream of without the ...

10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sugar Pine Point State Park, 7595 Hwy 89, Tahoma. Join Sierra State Parks Foundation and California State Parks for a day of enjoying family-friendly activities and park ...

These people would not have gifts to open without Sugar Plum Tree’s help, according to the organization’s president, Bobbie Leon Guerrero. There were almost 900 gift recipients last year, Leon ...