Vernal pools, seasonal wetlands that support rare flora and fauna, are transforming California’s grasslands into vibrant ...

Yosemite National Park’s trails range from gentle valley strolls to strenuous summit climbs, offering breathtaking views and unforgettable moments for every skill level. From Half Dome’s legendary ...

A California trail rewards hikers with a memorable climb, wide-open views, and scenery that feels every bit worth the effort.

Spring is widely considered the peak waterfall season, and for good reason.

Earlier this month, desperate to catch some waterfall action before flows from a below-average winter cease, I did Vernal ...

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...

On the forest road that winds through mature stands of hemlock and yellow birch on state game lands 206 in Luzerne County, my son Tommy and I walked back to the truck, after a fishless evening mind ...

The dry, record-warm month of March and the state’s April 1 manual snow survey showing Sierra Nevada snowpack at near-record lows mean this spring’s snowmelt is way ahead of schedule, so waterfall ...

Ever since Phil the groundhog wobbled out of his burrow on Feb. 2 and predicted six more weeks of winter, we’ve been counting down to spring—and it’s finally here. Spring began yesterday at 9:46 a.m.

Today marks a rare moment of planetary symmetry: the vernal equinox. As the clock strikes 10:46 a.m. EDT, the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, people across the globe are ...

Friday may get off to a dreary, wet start, but spring will soon bring sunshine and blooming flowers. Local National Weather Service offices forecast cloudy skies, with a chance of rain or snow, ...