Hurricane Hilary takes aim at California as airlines issue weather waivers

Three U.S. airlines on Wednesday warned of higher fuel costs in the third quarter due to a jump in crude prices, adding to pressures the industry faces from expensive labor contracts.

The saying goes, "West Coast, best coast," for a reason.

It’s no secret that California is home to some of the best and most picturesque wineries in the country, but it’s also home to some of the most sustainable vineyards that treat the environment with care while producing world-class wines.

If you’re dreaming of a California road trip, make sure you plan enough time to include iconic Big Sur in your plans. In Big Sur, dramatic cliffs meet the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, and ancient redwoods tower above enchanting coastal landscapes. It’s on Highway 1 south of San Francisco and known for being a truely dreamlike destination that beckons adventurers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a bit of tranquility and fresh air.

From inspiring future generations to offering once-in-a-lifetime adventures, there’s no limit to what visitors to national parks can gain from their experiences. And California, with nine national parks, boasts a remarkable range of natural wonders in its parks. That includes the hottest place in the United States, the biggest tree in the world by volume, and a national park accessible only by ferry.

At an age when most schoolkids are still learning to tie their shoelaces, Nathaniel Prebalick — AKA Gold Plate Nate — was teaching budding treasure hunters how to pan for gold. As a third-generation prospector, he was raised amid the sparkling streams of California’s Gold Country, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, getting to know its watery veins as well as the life lines of his own hands. 

Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in Florida early Wednesday, potentially leading to power outages, wind damage and flooding as it moves inland.

H​urricane Idalia is barreling toward the Florida Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane on Wednesday and disrupting travel up and down the coast.

Born in Southern California and then lured back after college, I've spent more than a decade here — first southeast of Los Angeles and now northeast. I've traveled all across the region, down to the border of Mexico and up to San Francisco, journeying through our deserts, forests, beaches, and mountains.

In addition to booming tourism numbers worldwide, travelers this summer have experienced scorching temperatures. That blistering heat has made travel difficult and could potentially create chronic health problems.

United Airlines is taking a subtle dig at rival Southwest Airlines’ massive number of holiday season cancellations in an ad it’s airing during the Super Bowl on Sunday.

While there’s no shortage of stunning wine regions scattered all across the planet, few destinations can match the prestige of Napa Valley. First launched to international stardom in the wake of the 1976 Judgment of Paris, this sunny California county has earned worldwide acclaim for its high-end Cabernet Sauvignon—yet in the modern era, wine is far from the only amenity that draws visitors to Napa in droves.