Firefighters battle 400-acre fire in Kern County
Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that started Friday morning in Kern County, according to authorities. The Sherwood Fire…
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Do you have to pay to camp on the Lost Coast? This is what you should know
The Lost Coast, a Northern California trail on many hikers' bucket lists, is one of the only coastal backpacking opportunities…
Former Northern California Railroad Could Become a 300-Mile Hiking Trail
More than a century ago, a railroad was built to transport passengers and redwood logs between San Francisco and Humboldt…
Editorial: Automatic braking on all American cars will save lives
By the end of the decade, new cars and trucks in the United States will be required to have automatic…
A Guide to Hiking Utah's Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park
“Is that the trail?” I asked Steve, my old adventure buddy. Not out of frustration or worry. What surprised me…
Jazz artists like Duke Ellington risked their lives to tour the Jim Crow South
For traveling musicians, there are two versions of life on the road. Jazz greats Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis…
Review: Ralph Fiennes, an older Macbeth, generates sympathy for a murderer
“Macbeth” is riddled with casualties, and not just on the fictional battlefield. The tragedy has destroyed a battalion of the…
Road cleaning worker dies after truck crashes on 71st
A truck veered into a guardrail near Chino Hills, hitting workers who were cleaning up along Highway 71, killing one,…
Travel from Carson City to Canada and Possibly Win $5,000
People will soon be able to walk from the steps of the Nevada State Capitol in Carson City through the…
Anza Borrego: How to See Wildflowers and Bighorn Sheep
Don't wait until summer: March and April are two of the best months for weekend road trips because wildflowers begin…