With its 3,000 lakes and 8,000 peaks, California is a paradise for idyllic mountain dips. Here are ten lakes where you can take a dip (or not) once in your life in the Golden State.

Several Southern California wildfires continue to burn as fire crews work to contain fast-growing flames that ignited over ...

Firefighters continued to battle four significant wildfires burning through Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

The Lake Fire burning near Victorville stalled overnight, though Cal Fire predicts weather will make fighting the blaze ...

A brush fire that erupted in dry, windy conditions east of the Cajon Pass in the Silverwood Lake area of San Bernardino ...

The Southern Drag Boat Association is currently in San Angelo at Lake Nasworthy at the Spring Creek Marina. Click the video ...

The Lake fire broke out in Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area in San Bernardino County, burning more than 400 acres and ...

Perched in the Victor Valley region of the Mojave Desert, this San Bernardino County gem offers a lifestyle that feels like ...

The surrounding Cuyamaca Mountains provide a natural fortress that has helped preserve Julian’s authentic character while keeping the worst of suburban sprawl at bay. Oak trees dot the hillsides like ...

Public federal lands could be at risk of being sold under the “Big, Beautiful” tax and spending bill the Senate is ...

Come winter, chairlifts at Heavenly and Palisades’ Alpine Meadows grant thousands of skiers and snowboarders access to ...

Check out these best fishing lakes in California and discover the amenities and types of fish you can find. This post was updated on June 6, 2025 to include information from UC San Diego’s research.