However, the verdant Pacific Northwest city, home to approximately 700,000 people, has also earned a reputation as a haven for foodies, driven by its proximity to the ocean, its unique terroir, its ...

Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats for golden mussels at some lakes, but a patchwork of oversight leaves many lakes unprotected.

From touch pools to coral reef habitats, this Southern California aquarium offers cool ocean breezes, family fun, and a deeper connection to marine life.

This year, head to Tomales Bay in Northern California to discover the magical "Northern Lights of the Sea" for yourself.

Imagine a world where just six out of every 100 newborns make it to their teenage years, the rest unable to survive ...

Just a short ferry ride from the bustling shores of Tiburon sits Angel Island State Park, a 740-acre oasis that somehow manages to combine breathtaking panoramic views, fascinating historical sites, ...

Given Muir Woods’ unique draw, with more than 19 million annual visitors, the retrofitted Ben Johnson Trail is a steep ...

One day, you can be swimming in glass-clear mountain creeks in the dazzling Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, a "mini Yosemite" ...

The popularity of farming agave is taking off in California, with climate change motivating growers to consider planting drought-tolerant crops. With all that buzz, UC Organic Agriculture Institute ...

More than a thousand fish species use sounds to exchange information, attract mates, and avoid predators through hums, grunts ...