Mt. Whitney just opened to hikers and backpackers. It's a tough 22-mile day hike, with or without the pandemic.

Joshua Tree's Jumbo Rocks and Cottonwood campgrounds are open again after thirsty bees raised worries.

NEOWISE, the brightest comet in decades, will start to fade by the end of July. Here's how to catch sight of it.

State and U.S. authorities urge against nonessential trips, but Los Cabos is reopening.

Part of Santa Paula Canyon from the forest boundary to about three miles above the Punch Bowl will remain off-limits as officials look to stave off potential crowding.

Ferry service to the island resumes as well

A picnic lunch surrounded by rolling hills. Bouquets of wildflowers and baby barn animals. Not a laptop or cellphone in sight. Welcome to cottagecore.

Coronavirus restrictions continue around California but most public spaces are open. The Apple fire and the Lake fire have some trails closed.