California is a place of great diversity: diversity of cultures, diversity of climate, diversity of geography, and diversity of attractions. There are beaches for ocean lovers, mountains for snow j...

Lake Tahoe was formed out of the Sierra-Nevadas millions of years ago by faulting blocks during the Ice Age. Today, the shimmering emerald water is surrounded on all sides by a panorama of awe-insp...

There’s no winter vacation quite like a ski-vacation. The thrill of exploring new terrain, flying down unfamiliar slopes and enjoying the local apres scene is unlike anything else you can experienc...

One could argue that regardless of which coast you visit -- east or west -- you'll never find yourself at a loss for a memorable vacation.

Anyone who loves running knows that the concrete jungle gets old real quick. Aside from the redundancy of the route, running for miles on sidewalks can wear on your knees and ankles, and take a tol...

Surfing and amusement parks mat be the first activities that pop into your head when you think Los Angeles, but within three hours from the palm tree lined streets and desert-like heat is incredibl...

Originally inhabited by members of the Native American Washoe tribe, Lake Tahoe – which, at 1,600 feet deep, is the second-deepest in the United States – was discovered by Western people in the 1840s.

No matter what part of the United States you’re vacationing in, there is bound to be a great hiking trail, biking trail, swimming hole or other outdoor place where you can get in a bit of fun and e...

Gearing up for a new season of fresh powder and steep slopes? We've gathered the best resorts to ski and snowboard in the U.S. in our Ultimate U.S. Ski Guide. Here, we list 3 of our top picks for M...

Aah skiing, one of America’s favorite winter pastimes. Dating back to the prehistoric Nordic days, the Sami people used skis to assist in hunting, military maneuvers, and as a practical means of tr...