California Stories

Visit Native California Spotlight: Anthony Purnel and Pergish Carlson

The Outbound Collective

5 Things you don’t know about Yosemite National Park

Clarice Henry

Recap of 2020: Best Adventures of the Year

Kristen Fuller

Exploring my grand backyard in the Eastern Sierra during a pandemic

The Hike that Humbled Me

Cameron Catanzano

My hiking ego had been riding high. Then this 13-mile out-and-back gave me a reality check.

The Desolation Wilderness Mindset

Morgan Woodhouse

It's incredible how far your body can take you in the wilderness and it's even more incredible how clear life gets when you're out there.

A guide to hiking Half Dome

Kyle Frost

Here's what you need to know to tackle this iconic hike in Yosemite National Park.

Living’s Easy on a Sausalito Houseboat

Natalie F

Culture, mesmerizing views, and so much more...

10 Great Places To See Wildlife Near Santa Cruz

Crystal Birns

Monterey Bay is one of the richest marine parks in the world, and fertile waters draw wildlife of all shapes, sizes and species.

4 Ways to Stay in Santa Cruz, California

Sara Sheehy

When you plan a getaway to adventurous Santa Cruz, picking your lodging is half the fun.

5 Experiences for Your Unforgettable Trip to Santa Cruz County, California

Sara Sheehy

Where the mountains meet the coast.

Seek Beauty on the Big Sur Coast

Sara Sheehy

Ruggedly perfect.

Top Locations for Photography at Lake Tahoe

Kyle Reader

Lake Tahoe is an incredible place to visit in all seasons and one of my favorite areas to photograph in Northern California. In this story I'm sharing a few of my favorite spots to take photos near Lake Tahoe.

10 Awesome Places to Snowshoe in California

Sara Sheehy

Winter outings in the Golden State.

Escape to Marin for a Winter Weekend Getaway

Sara Sheehy

36 hours on the "sunny side of the Golden Gate Bridge."

Pushing Boundaries in the Outdoors: The Grand Canyon of Tuolumne

Kristen Fuller

60 miles, 3 days, 13k elevation change and the most stunning scenery.

Trip Planning, Goal Setting and Picking the Best Backcountry Partner

Kristen Fuller

Twenty Lakes Basin in the Eastern Sierra

A Perfect Coastal Escape for the Holidays

Sara Sheehy

Celebrate at the refuge by the sea.

Yosemite Shines in Fall and Winter

Sara Sheehy

Fewer people, all the beauty.

5 Backpacking Adventures North of San Francisco in Marin County

Sara Sheehy

Wild escapes over the Golden Gate Bridge.

4 Paddling Adventures in Marin County

The Outbound Collective

A paddlers paradise.

5 Marin County Beaches to Explore

The Outbound Collective

Sun's out, beach blankets out.

The Dawn Mine Loop Trail (or how to train for backpacking last minute)

Aaron Rickel Jones

In two weeks I’ll be heading to the great Pacific Northwest to hike the legendary Wonderland Trail. Naturally, it wasn’t until about a week ago I started thinking, “huh... maybe I should start preparing for this.”

Slow Down and Explore Big Sur

The Outbound Collective

Adventures await with Big Sur Lodge as your basecamp.

Beyond the Trail: 5 Unique Adventures in Marin County

The Outbound Collective

Give your hiking boots a break.