A backpacking adventure through Big Sur, showcasing dramatic coastal views, scenic trails, and the beauty of California’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Ryan Johnson / For The Times) It was October of 1996, and my boyfriend Gary and I were on a backpacking weekend date. We planned ...

Big Sur, California, is one of those places that will take your breath away and leave you wondering why you didn’t plan a trip here sooner. Located along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, Big Sur ...

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.

It was October of 1996, and my boyfriend Gary and I were on a backpacking weekend date. We planned to hike the Pine Ridge Trail up to the Sykes Hot Springs near Big Sur. It is approximately 20 miles ...