Humpback whales frequent the deep waters of Big Sur, typically from late April through early December. One of the most ...

Even in picturesque California, few landscapes are as stunning — or as fragile — as Big Sur. The constant storms and seismic activity that forged its dramatic cliffs and canyons also make its ...

We were in the wild interior of Big Sur, backpacking up a mountain on the newly reopened Marble Peak Trail, when something surprising appeared on the path ahead: an older woman by herself, doing ...

Three years ago, a landslide closed part of Highway 1 through Big Sur close to the town of Lucia — making it impossible to drive all the way from Southern California to San Francisco on this ...

One of the most popular hiking trails in Big Sur has reopened after a huge redwood tree smashed through a 70-foot bridge over a big ravine during a winter storm two years ago, blocking public access.

California Waterfalls That Will Leave You Speechless California is known for its temperate climate, the glitz and glamour of ...