Gold has shaped behaviour, history, and even the world’s monetary system — again and again. And it’s doing it once more, ...

Empire Mine State Historic Park, just a short drive from downtown, preserves one of California’s oldest, deepest, and richest gold mines. The park’s 856 acres include miles of forested trails that ...

In this week’s column, Ross Eric Gibson recounts the story of the Rev. Samuel Hopkins Willey of Santa Cruz Congregational ...

Tucked along Highway 41, a visit to this Sierra foothill community offers Gold Rush history, artisan shops, and easy access ...

Placerita Canyon marked the start of a gold rush that shaped the Santa Clarita Valley. That history of finding value in tough ...

The Capitol Hornblower offers one of the most scenic ways to explore the Sacramento River, combining panoramic views with ...

Here’s everything you should see and do in Skagway to make it a memorable stop on your Alaska cruise itinerary.

There’s a moment, somewhere between the last stretch of freeway and the first bend of pine-lined road, when the world exhales ...

The discovery of gold in California transformed what would become the most populous state. The quest continues today.

Do you fancy yourself a small town traveler? A little over 10 years ago we had a rare opportunity to live in a small town that was well unknown for being that place everyone drove past to get to where ...

OAKLAND, Calif. — Police in California are investigating the theft of more than 1,000 items from a museum’s collection including metalwork jewelry, Native American baskets and everyday items like ...