Twin Falls was roaring and there was talk of trout near its base. Those were all the excuses Randy Mayer needed. Mayer put on his Dodgers hat, gathered up his sons West and Van, hopped in a skiff on ...

If you’re looking to explore the natural beauty around Mammoth Lakes, California, you’ll find plenty of trails that showcase stunning mountain views. These paths offer a chance to enjoy the outdoors, ...

Crystal Crag rises above Lake George, one of many mountain views that delight visitors to Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Perhaps flying at 13,000 feet was not the best time for the helicopter pilot to tell me ...

If you love pristine wilderness and don't want to be encumbered by crowds, don't head to California's Sierra Nevadas — go to ...

Hikers dribble in to this Sierra crossroads from dawn to dusk, all sizes, ages and conditions. Some look fresh and bouncy as a soap commercial, ready to explore Rainbow Falls, the eerie formations of ...

Visitors get a closeup view of the rush and spray of Twin Lakes Falls cascading down from Lake Mamie to Twin Lakes in Mammoth Lakes. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Twin Falls was roaring and ...