Nevada City and Grass Valley, siblings in Gold Country near Sacramento, have been drawing more visitors than ever.

Europe’s mountains are an obvious choice. Heidi is one of several ski companies now offering summer breaks at higher ...

We all need a place to kick back and relax every now and then. And what better place to do that than at a hot spring resort?

Discover Wengen, a car-free Swiss village nestled above the Lauterbrunnen valley with spectacular views of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger peaks. Reached only by cogwheel train, this mountain retreat ...

Speaking in a slow, accentless voice is Valley Center's Patrick Daugherty. He doesn't want to meet but will talk over the ...

The Trinity Alps Wilderness, about three hours north of Sacramento, offers hiking trails, waterfalls, alpine lakes and ...

Banff offers incredible wildlife sightings and breathtaking mountain and lake views. E-biking is ideal for exploring the area ...

The resort has three stunning pools that enhance the sense of being immersed in nature. In the guest rooms, lights are controlled by timers that detect when a guest leaves, returns, or goes to sleep, ...

After a couple of waggles, I coil back, hoist the club high above my head, and make a violent swing-like lunge at the ball. Poetry in motion? I think not. Jerky gibberish might be a more apt ...

Carmel Mission, founded in 1771, stands as one of California’s most authentic and beautiful Spanish missions. The entire town ...

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

Furries are a community often known for wearing full-body animal suits at conventions — but the characters they inhabit, ...