Tucked away in the northeastern corner of the state, Plumas-Eureka State Park sprawls across 6,700 acres of Sierra Nevada splendor that somehow remains one of California’s best-kept outdoor secrets.

Nestled in the Sierra National Forest at an elevation of 5,500 feet, Shaver Lake is the California mountain escape you’ve been dreaming of but somehow haven’t gotten around to visiting yet.

Much of Oregon is under fire weather watch and red flag warnings, which can fuel wildfires. Here are the latest updates on fires burning in the state.

Bend offers many major attractions. Outdoor lovers flock to Mt. Bachelor for skiing in winter and mountain biking and hiking ...