NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some ...

E. Waldo Ward & Son has been making marmalades, jellies, and syrups in Sierra Madre since 1891, and still offers tours of their historic facility. This waterfront town on the Carquinez Strait was ...

Wineries and boutique hotels have sprouted along the backroads and once-sleepy main streets of this Central Coast county.

For downhill skiing and snowboarding, Mount Shasta Ski Park lies about an hour’s drive away, offering varied terrain without the excessive lift lines and premium pricing of more famous California ski ...

They traveled deep into the mountains to visit a TikTok-famous ghost town with a long, chaotic history. Once there, they uncovered collapsed mines, abandoned buildings, and stories dating back to the ...

This Joshua Tree National Park gateway town in the California desert is a hidden gem, boasting a strong artsy vibe and a name ...

Experience the charm of Jerome, Arizona with a weekend itinerary exploring historic sites, boutique shops, and award-winning ...

Deep in Colorado's alpine wilderness lies a relic of mining history, offering sweeping Rocky Mountain views and eerie, ...

California plays host to many walkable large cities, but worth looking into are the smaller towns also built for exploring on ...