Gold Country & Sierra Nevada

Discover the rugged beauty of California's High Sierra. Hike Mt. Whitney and explore Grass Valley, Sonora, Lake Oroville, Gold Canyon, and the Sierra Nevada mountain towns where 49ers once sought their fortune.

Where to find liquid gold (wine), golden tickets, and the real deal in California’s Gold Country.

Head up the ‘Golden Chain,’ Highway 49, in search of haunted history.

Flowers, falls, snowflakes, and wildlife—May brings the best of summer and winter to the park.

Escape the crowds and discover the eastern side of the mountains.

These historic towns along Highway 49 offer great food, hospitality, architecture, and scenery.

Gold isn't the only treasure you'll find in historic Nevada City, California.

On your way to the snow, detour for wine, gold, and giant sequoias.

A small town in the Sierra foothills features Gold Rush era artifacts, and a frog-jumping contest.

Want to cover a lot of ground on a quick trip to one of the West's best national parks? Here's how.

When it's safe to travel for leisure, the Via team plans to hit these spots in California.

Yosemite is reopening. Here's what you need to know.

Want a quick getaway for spring break? Try Sutter Creek along Gold Country's Highway 49.

Central California Sierra's magic mountain loop: Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks.

Fall in gold country means harvest celebrations, revisiting mining history, and prime leaf peeping.

Beat the Tahoe crowds in this Sierra getaway.