California, a state often renowned for its scenic natural beauty, offers many enchanting forests, including this absolutely gorgeous option.

Whether they’re on the Pacific Coast or in the Rockies, these short drives offer plenty to see and do — so much, in fact, that you might want to take it slow.

Tucked along a lonely stretch of Highway 395 in Big Pine, California, a tiny barbecue stand once earned a title that shocked the food world. Copper Top BBQ climbed to the very top of Yelp's rankings ...

Nathaniel Whitfield’s friend from the climbing gym in Los Angeles recommended checking out the “Merry Go Round” the next time ...

Spirit of Texas announces itself with a no-nonsense sign and a serious-looking smoker trailer that means business. This San Bernardino spot brings authentic Texas BBQ techniques to the Inland Empire.

Heritage Barbecue looks like someone picked up a Texas BBQ joint and dropped it right into historic San Juan Capistrano. The white building with its brick counter has become famous among people who ...

The campaign, in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol offices in Alturas and Quincy, focused on addressing ...

Hidden among the trails and canyons of the San Dieguito River Park lies a forgotten stretch of old Highway 395. Once a major route linking Southern California to the north, it was abandoned when ...

In the largest graduating class since December 2009, the California Highway Patrol welcomed 146 new officers on Friday. After 26 weeks of rigorous training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento, these ...

Three people, two women and a man, are in critical condition after a medical helicopter crashed onto a busy highway in Sacramento Monday evening, according to video and multiple media accounts. The ...

It’s been 70 years since Hollywood legend James Dean died in a car crash in Central California. The “Rebel Without a Cause” star was killed in a collision at the Cholame “Y” where Highway 41 and ...