Here are favorite trails, some in Berkeley and some a short drive away, to experience breathtaking displays of flowers now.

Tired of Disneyland and Ocean Park? From scenic child-friendly hikes to UNESCO Geoparks, here's an alternative list.

L.A. fires burned dozens of trails, including several local favorites. Consider hiking one of these. Hopefully, you'll find a ...

A Maui doctor tried to use two syringes on his wife after pushing her off a hiking trail and hitting her head with a rock ...

The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department has tips to keep you and your belongings safe as you enjoy nature.

With utility companies constantly raising rates, two Bay Area state lawmakers are proposing legislation designed to restrict ...

An expansive park nestled among the redwood forests and rolling grasslands north of the Russian River recently reopened for ...

We tend to think of state capitols as grand marble monuments to governance, not parliamentary construction projects plagued by all the mishaps of home renovation. But as we strolled through the ...

When many people think of Hong Kong, they picture neon-lit streets, gleaming skyscrapers, and bustling markets. But beyond the urban energy lies another world: a hiker's paradise of mountain ...

Warren Buffett's love for Japanese stocks grows fonder even as he increasingly sells U.S. equities. The 94-year-old investor's Berkshire Hathaway holding company raised its holdings in five ...

One recent morning hike, I enjoyed striking views complemented by humming transmission lines and even stumbled upon a forsaken college campus. The hike was topped off by a surprise encounter with ...

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