Plumas County, California, has pristine lakes, scenic hikes, mountain views, and plenty of small-town charm.

Over the past three summers, the restrooms, campground, visitor center, main gates and other facilities have been closed. People could still access the park by hiking along the Rubicon Trail from ...

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

Join me and my dad on a feel-good van life adventure in Lake Tahoe! From breathtaking views at Emerald Bay to the rushing ...

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

A California Highway Patrol helicopter helped save the trapped climber.

These campgrounds are the top five spots to find a campsite by a lake in California according to Google, Reddit, and various ...

Winter is equally enchanting when the snowy landscapes turn every outdoor activity into memorable moments. No matter what ...

Tahoe’s early-season snow outlook is off to a disappointing start, with no measurable snowfall in the past 10 days — and no ...

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 ...

Outside, the popular outdoor and recreation magazine, named the nation's 24 best mountain towns. One Sierra Nevada town made ...