California mountain towns are surrounded by public land. Their recreation-based economies are part of an industry worth $640 billion nationwide, more than oil and gas, agriculture, vehicle ...

Enjoy fine dining, outdoor adventure, and spa days against one of the world’s most stunning backdrops on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore (which technically includes Nevada, too).

Visitors can head into these mountains alone. But everything we read recommended hiring a guide for a much deeper experience ...