The road to Mitchell Caverns was paved but rough, and I slowed my Prius to a crawl to avoid constant giant potholes and washouts. Luckily, I was the only car on Essex Road that Saturday morning. It ...

Hidden deep within the rugged hills of Northern California rests a breathtaking secret that many travelers overlook. Lake Shasta Caverns isn’t just another cave - it’s a vast underground wonder carved ...

The first person to peer into the 18-inch crack in an Amador County hillside got quite the surprise. The gap swallowed the sunlight, exhaling sweet, cool air. Translucent pillars flushed orange in the ...

A trip to California wouldn't be complete without a visit to one of the state's beautiful bodies of water. Sure, the Pacific Ocean is probably the most obvious choice. However, the Golden State offers ...