SIERRA NEVADA | OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

Camping in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

06:18 PM PDT, September 18, 2007 , By Jordan Rane

Finding a great campsite can be a challenge. Hint: Drive beyond the giant tree.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

See the Perseid meteor shower in Southern California

10:56 AM PDT, August 11, 2008 , By Hugo Martín

Escape the urban lights and catch the Perseids' Tuesday morning peak from a remote -- but local -- campground or park.

18 suicides reported in national parks this year

10:27 AM PDT, July 01, 2008 , From the Associated Press

The reasons for choosing such locales in which to end one's life vary: convenience, accessibility, beauty, remoteness, the link to nature. Park employees are often taught to look for certain signs.

CALIFORNIA CAMPING | OUTDOORS + ADVENTURE

Comparing cellphone reception in national parks

03:23 PM PDT, June 30, 2008 , By Alana Semuels

Wireless coverage is spotty in most of California's national parks, but not everyone is similarly afflicted.

CALIFORNIA FAMILY VACATIONS | OUTDOORS + ADVENTURE

Kid-friendly water excursions on Sierra Nevada's Kern River

01:17 PM PDT, April 02, 2008 , By Hugo Martin

If you want thrills, go white-water rafting with an outfitter on this river near Kernville, or fish, swim and windsurf at Lake Isabella.

CALIFORNIA FAMILY VACATIONS | SIERRA NEVADA

Exploring the famous sequoias & more in Kings Canyon National Park

01:16 PM PDT, April 02, 2008 , By Joe Robinson

Check out the trees at Grant Grove, but then keep driving to serene Cedar Grove, which has a roaring waterfall, hiking and horseback riding.

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA | OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

Planning your trip to Fresno County’s Pine Flat Lake

10:52 AM PDT, March 19, 2008 , By Amy Hubbard

SOURCEBOOK 2008

California national parks, monuments & recreation areas

02:28 PM PST, February 02, 2008 , From The Los Angeles Times

HONEYMOON & ROMANCE | WEEKEND GETAWAYS

Valentine's Day weekend: 10 ways to get outta town

03:06 PM PST, January 28, 2008 , By Whitney Friedlander & Mary Forgione

Use the holiday as an excuse for a romantic escape or relaxing getaway without leaving Calfornia.

OUTDOORS + ADVENTURE

Mining claims near California's wilderness areas seen as threat

11:50 PM PDT, October 16, 2007 , By Margot Roosevelt

Wilderness areas in the state could be affected by pollution, public land analyst says.