These hikes from Maura Fox’s Hike of the Week column can be found in Julian, Poway, Santee and other East County communities.

Part of the joy of hiking is the sense of exploration, so forget your usual trails and check out one of these lesser-known, ...

Weeks after a hiker went missing during his attempt to summit Mount Whitney solo, searchers have recovered a body on ...

Learn why travel expert Rick Steves loves this iconic attraction in Switzerland and says its worth the high price tag. Here's ...

Charles Hosch came to Blood Mountain to take a small amount of dirt. The 67-year-old and his older brother, Heyward, last ...

This charming city in Montana, tucked into the Rocky Mountain foothills, has hiking trails, charming restaurants, and is near Yellowstone National Park.

A body was spotted on the route to the peak, according to a nonprofit group that helps families of lost hikers.

Beyond the marquee names, ‘epic yet refreshingly uncrowded’ towns have serious ski cred to lure upscale home buyers ...

Experience the flavors of Wyoming with donuts that combine the state’s natural bounty, from huckleberry-filled delights to ...

LiDAR measurements hit the ground every few feet of horizontal spacing and can miss the top of sharp summits, leading to an underestimate of summit height. They can also hit things such as bushes, ...

When Byron Griffy was killed the day before his 77th birthday in 2012, it seemed as if the entire town of Florence, Colo., was left reeling. Byron was "a pillar of the community," former Otero County ...

Main Street Anaconda offers small-town charm with big mountain views, all at prices that won’t make your wallet weep. Photo credit: visitmt Nestled at the foot of the Pintler Mountains, Anaconda looks ...