OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE | FISHING

The fishing's fine along California's Kern River

06:57 PM PDT, April 15, 2008 , By Hugo Martín

From Kennedy Meadows to Lake Isabella, we picked 10 destinations on the Kern to please anglers, hikers, campers and others.

NEED TO KNOW | SKI & WINTER

Mammoth Mountain to remain open until April 20

03:35 PM PDT, April 04, 2008 , By Chris Erskine

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 and 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.

CALIFORNIA FAMILY GETAWAYS | LAKE TAHOE + SIERRA NEVADA

Family-themed summer vacations in Mammoth Lakes

01:12 PM PDT, April 02, 2008 , By Colleen Dunn Bates

Kids can fish, bike, rock climb and hike the Pacific Crest and John Muir trails. And don’t miss the Adventure Center shuttle to Devils Postpile.

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA | FRESNO COUNTY

Blossom Trail: Fresno County road trip plum gorgeous

10:54 AM PDT, March 19, 2008 , By Amy Hubbard

Driving along the showcase of flowering fruit trees ends with a camping trip alongside the quiet waters of Pine Flat Lake.

NEED TO KNOW

Mammoth Lakes offers lifts via Snowcats

02:29 PM PDT, March 13, 2008 , By Susan Carpenter

THE $218 DEAL | TRAVEL DEAL OF THE WEEK

Rev up your stay in South Lake Tahoe

06:02 PM PDT, February 26, 2008 , By Rosemary McClure

TRAVEL NEWS & TIPS

New lodging reservation line for Yosemite National Park

03:18 PM PDT, February 15, 2008 , By Jane Engle

HONEYMOON & ROMANCE | WEEKEND GETAWAYS

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

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

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