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

If you love pristine wilderness and don't want to be encumbered by crowds, don't head to California's Sierra Nevadas - go to ...

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.