Tucked away in northeastern California, Susanville is a hidden gem that embodies peaceful living. This former logging town sits at the crossroads of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the high desert.

Desert sunshine comes with bargain prices in Needles, where your retirement dollars stretch across the wide-open landscape. This historic Route 66 town offers some of California’s most affordable ...

Wildflowers are timing + patience + good trail manners. Desert carpets can flip on after big winter rains; mountains hold ...