The Santa Barbara County chaparral shrublands form my best-loved hiking region, also called Los Padres National Forest. However, the much higher “alpine” areas also summon the soul to breathe free ...

If you’re into outdoor adventures, Mammoth Lakes, California, is a spot worth exploring beyond the usual trails. This area is ...

Ultra-cool and ever more costly Mammoth Lakes in winter isn’t just about the celebrated downhill skiing and snowboarding on the big mountain. I recently found some low-cost — and lower impact — ...

This summer marked the completion of 5.3 miles of paved bike path through forests above the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. The clearly marked, two-lane path starts at the top of Lake Mary Rd. at ...

From the craggy splendors of the Minarets to the igneous wonders of the Long Valley Caldera, the Eastern Sierra range offers stunning sights and recreational possibilities — and a fall road trip here ...

Mammoth Lakes, Calif., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mammoth Lakes is gearing up for another beautiful summer season. As the spring runoff begins in earnest and the winter snow melts away, visitors ...