For simply one of the best day hikes in our Golden State, consider tackling Sequoia National Park’s Lake Trail. Often done as an overnight backpack and very popular on some summer weekends, the ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Enjoy postcard-worthy scenery every step of the way to one of Rocky’s most resplendent alpine gems. When to ...

High in Colorado's Rocky Mountains lies a stunning alpine lake surrounded by towering peaks and pine forests, offering ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Plenty of hiking trails around Hyalite Lake lead to spectacular views, waterfalls or a lake.

Backpacking Broken Top Loop trail is a bucket list item for many Oregonians. The roughly 24-mile trail boasts emerald-green lakes, wildflowers, endless mountain views, plus some elevation gain that ...

Often called the Jewel of the Sierra, Lake Tahoe is a kingdom of water, mountains and sky. The lake itself is 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, with some 72 miles of shoreline. At its deepest, Tahoe ...