Everyone knows the big hitters in the Golden State, but California is packed with sumptuous mountain towns that remain off the tourist radar.

Vast stretches of untamed land invite travelers into places where nature still feels powerful and unfiltered. Towering cliffs ancient trees sweeping deserts and alpine peaks create a sense of scale ...

To celebrate Black History Month, more than 100 people laced up and hit the trails for the 4th annual "Hike with a Firefighter, Hear from a Park Ranger" at South Mountain Park in Phoenix Saturday ...