This Northern California gem provides lake views and water access at prices unheard of elsewhere. Fishing enthusiasts flock here for the bass, catfish, and other species in the 68-square-mile lake.

When desert animals face environmental extremes day in and day out, every unique anatomical feature can aid in their survival. Among the most striking of these adaptations is ear size. In arid ...

A calcite deposit in Nevada captures 580,000 years of climate swings and helps explain shifting heat, rainfall and water resources.

Located near Joshua Tree National Park, Yucca Valley offers desert beauty with a cost of living about 30% below the California average. Home prices typically run 50-60% less than coastal California ...

Yakima Valley, Washington, has excellent craft beer, a taco and tamale trail, and plenty of outdoor adventures.

Yakima Valley, Washington, has excellent craft beer, a taco and tamale trail, and plenty of outdoor adventures.