Karen Alexander is a freelance journalist in the Bay Area. SIERRAVILLE, Calif. — I learned about the vegetarian, clothing-optional Sierra Hot Springs retreat north of Truckee from my rabbi. The friend ...

If you’re looking to escape the busy crowds and find some peaceful spots to relax, California’s Eastern Sierra offers some amazing hidden hot springs. These natural pools provide a quiet, warm retreat ...

Lake Tahoe is a true gem, with plenty of natural beauties to view and experience. But what a lot of people don’t know is that the basin is surrounded by a number of beautiful natural and man-made hot ...