Housing costs here are a breath of fresh air compared to California’s coastal cities. A typical one-bedroom apartment runs about $800 monthly, leaving plenty of your $2,350 budget for other expenses.

Tucked away in Shasta County, about 65 miles northeast of Redding, this aquatic masterpiece performs its spectacular show daily, yet somehow maintains a relatively low profile in the hierarchy of ...

This state park is a quick drive from Minneapolis, and it offers visitors a chance to hike along miles of trails while ...

Just an hour from Yosemite, this California community offers hiking trails, peaceful campgrounds set on two scenic lakes, and ...