California is packed with wild, beautiful places to swim— if you know where to look. Here’s where to find them. No resort pass or beach sticker required.

Nearby: Explore Mt. Shasta City for pizza, bakeries, and mystical crystal shops. South Yuba River – Nevada City, CA. Why go: A favorite among locals, the South Yuba has cliff jumping spots, deep ...

California offers views of the ocean, deserts, ancient forests, painted hills, snow-capped volcanoes and rivers.

Start your journey at Spring Hill in Mount Shasta City Park, 1 mile north of Mount Shasta city. The town is at the center of a free hiking/biking trail network , with routes for every skill level. Mt.

Demonstrations against the American president's authoritarian drift took place on the same day as the military parade Donald Trump had been wanting to organize since his first term in office.

If you want to pair your wine tastings with incredible views and some top-tier fine art, then this small California town is your next vacation destination.

Borrego Springs sits cradled by mountains on all sides, creating a natural bowl of tranquility. The only town completely ...

It’s a popular jumping-off point for other hikes in the area, like Mt. Shasta, Lake Helen, or the Hidden Valley Route. ... Panoramic views can be seen from the 6,325-foot summit, including over Mount ...

The Pacific Crest Trail, that legendary 2,650-mile path stretching from Mexico to Canada, passes right through Castle Crags State Park. During hiking season, you might encounter through-hikers taking ...

Brown reportedly noticed an unnatural section of rock on a cliff face, which gave way to a cave “that curved downward into the mountain,” Frank wrote. After days of exploring and cataloging, Brown ...