Take a drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco and see all the best beaches and state parks along the famous Highway 1.

In the mid-1980s, Kurt Vonnegut wrote a deeply satirical, allegorical novel called Galápagos in which an ageing hustler flees ...

In the late 1960s he taught at an alternative high school in the Santa Cruz Mountains ... Singapore, an island city-state with limited space, has to plan carefully to retain links to nature ...

"The town is practically a perfect rectangle on the map, and from every angle, it's brimming with lush wilderness — you have ...

The Coast Diaries State Park sit a short distance from Santa Cruz and are the ideal destination for those who like their ...

Meandering through maritime forest and along the beach, this lovely dune trail in Florida will quickly become a favorite. But don't forget the bug spray!

From forest paths to scenic beach walks, discover the top spots to reconnect with nature—plus expert tips to help you hike ...

Inside Out Tours of Mackinac: The dynamic couple offering hiking and biking tours across the island is introducing something new this year: An old-fashioned treasure hunt for kids. It uses a map ...

Which Santa Barbara County neighborhoods are the most flammable? Last month, Cal Fire released updated fire hazard maps for Santa Barbara and the rest of the state, showing where to beware of ...

Get out there and make a connection with this land in California that could one day be part of the National Park System.

Ready to explore the Carolinas on foot? This guide highlights fantastic hiking options near Charlotte — or within a couple hours’ drive — for every skill level.