Visiting San Francisco for just a day? Or perhaps you reside in the city, and just need some activities to pass the time? In ...

California offers views of the ocean, deserts, ancient forests, painted hills, snow-capped volcanoes and rivers.

When the Chronicle’s data team looked at 1.6 million AllTrails.com reviews to find the Bay Area’s best shorter, more accessible hikes — 5 miles or less, rated easy and moderate — Lands End Trail came ...

There’s just something so perfect about taking your dream summer road trips and how hitting the road instantly makes you feel ...

Bridges have changed a lot over the centuries, from being little more than fallen trees and conveniently arranged stepping ...

You can walk, hike, and bike—but not drive—through these destinations that prohibit automobiles.

These craggy islands 27 miles from the Golden Gate are home to hundreds of thousands of birds and marine mammals — and a handful of scientists.

You can walk, hike, and bike—but not drive—through these destinations that prohibit automobiles.

From stunning vistas to breathtaking beauty, these are the Most Treasured Views in New York. Here’s how to see them.

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has two free offerings this week. Let’s start with Free First Thursdays: From noon to ...

With the finals of the French Open coming up this weekend, I will arise on Saturday and embark to my basement office and salute the tricolor on my wall, insert a tape of accordion music into a ...

There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you cross the invisible boundary into Hackettstown, New Jersey – suddenly your shoulders drop an inch, your grip on the steering wheel loosens, and ...