These misunderstood, wandering arachnids are often simply young males in search of love. Here's where you might see them near ...

Death Valley is a certified International Dark Sky Park. It is No. 2 on the list of the best national parks for star gazing after Great Basin National Park in Nevada. Enterprising ...

Welcome to Mendocino, the Northern California coastal hamlet that feels like it was designed specifically for your weekend ...

Venice, California, a current Los Angeles neighborhood, was originally built to resemble a popular Italian city with miles of canals.

It's still summer, but parts of the nation have seen snow before in August. And it's not just confined to the highest ...

Running trips—from Utah's desert to Patagonia's peaks—offer the most thrilling (and humbling) adventures this writer's ever experienced.

The Golden State’s No. 1 place for retirees offers affordable housing, low poverty rates and lots of activities for seniors.

Northern California is home to some of the most charming and picturesque small towns that feel like hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re looking for coastal beauty, mountain retreats, ...

A self-described foodie and connoisseur of fine dining, Luis Gagne returned this week to the APGA Two-Man Classic at TPC ...

First, take a deep breath. Traveling this summer is different – the heat, the hurricanes, the economic uncertainty, the wars in the Middle East. The long-awaited opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum ...

OBSERVER Staff Writer - The nonprofit Project Access expands to Roseville, providing on-site programs for affordable housing residents.