Hiking

Overnight to Emigrant Lake, El Dorado National Forest

A very pretty back-up plan

Bear Valley to Coast Camp, Point Reyes

An easy weekend getaway to the pristine natural coast

Old Big Oak Flat to Yosemite Valley

A point-to-point trek along Yosemite’s north rim

McCrary Ridge to Twin Redwoods, Big Basin

Austin Creek to Tom King Camp, Austin Creek State Park

A quiet retreat near Wine Country

Boronda Trail to Timber Top Camp, Big Sur

A challenging hike with sweeping coastal views

Clouds Rest, Yosemite

An iconic, challenging trek through Yosemite’s high country

Vicente Flat Trail, Big Sur

Beautiful, green, and a little mean.

Beginner’s Guide to Kings Canyon

An intro to the Grant Grove and Cedar Grove Districts

North Dome, Yosemite

The most underrated trail in one of America’s most treasured national parks