In a story tantamount to a miracle, a hiker’s pet dog fell 200 feet over a waterfall near California’s Lake Tahoe — and ...

The hiker and his dog, Roxy, couldn't find a trail leading back downhill.

Lake Tahoe is beautiful, but this cute little mountain town in the Sierra Nevada is charming in a different way.

What is your favorite time of year to explore the great outdoors? Some of us prefer fall, where every adventure feels magical ...

Meet Rocky, a three-year-old sweetheart with a heart as big as his smile! This gentle, affectionate boy is the total package, ...

The five trails are Racetrack Playa, the Rubicon, Hell’s Revenge, Johnson Valley, and Black Bear Pass, all requiring solid ...

The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2011. Lake Tahoe was a huge part of our lives when ...

To decide to believe, or not, what the media tells you requires making extra efforts these days if you are truly interested ...

Enjoy a vacation to the lake at these five underappreciated destinations that results show are the most clean and clear lakes in the United States.

Snorkeling, coastal drives like the Road to Hana, and Haleakalā sunrise trips are top hits. Kauai is perfect for adventure ...

From California to Japan, here are the best places around the world where you can ski in the morning and drive to a beach in the afternoon, for an après on a beach.

From glamping and skiing to exploring the state's "Mighty Five" national parks, here's how to make the most of an off-season ...