Everything you need to know about finding the secret swing in Big Sur — the AWD only drive up Plaskett Ridge Road, the brutal hike alternative, and what it's really like to swing above the clouds.

Spring hiking with kids is magical — but there are real hazards most parents do not know about. Ticks, poison oak, creek crossings, and wildlife encounters. Here is what to watch for and how to handle all of it.

California wildflowers are one of nature's greatest gifts to hikers. Your family guide to identifying poppies, lupines, wild mustard, bluedicks, and more on Bay Area trails this spring.