Lake Tahoe is known for many things. One thing that people don't always think about is fishing. It's a year-round activity, with Mackinaw (lake trout), Kokanee salmon, and rainbow and brown trout likely to be on the hook when you reel it in. (Video: Kathryn Reed)...

Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic is an annual two-day event at the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa that brings out an array of balloonists, with attendees up well before dawn. (Video: Kathryn Reed)

Golden State Valkyries take on the Mystics on July 18, 2026, before a crowd that was thrilled until the last basket as the home team won at Chase Center in San Francisco. (Video: Kathryn Reed)

The view from the top of Brokeoff Mountain in Lassen Volcanic National Park shows Mount Shasta, Lassen Peak and Lake Almanor. (Video: Kathryn Reed)

Bats emerge from the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Texas, on April 25 during their ritual to go out and find food. (Video: Kathryn Reed)

Transportation to distilleries in Tequila, Mexico, via a fun party bus shaped like a barrel. (Video: Kathryn Reed)

Beyond the delicious liquor it's known for, the town of Tequila, Mexico, is rich in history. (Video: Kathryn Reed)

Sierra Nevada Brewery, founded in 1980 in Chico, continues to be a leader in the beer industry. (Video: Kathryn Reed)

Searching for wildflowers on Aug. 4 along the trail to Lake Winnemucca out of the Carson Pass. (Video: Kathryn Reed)

Waymo, the driverless car company, makes it easy to get around San Francisco. (Video: Kathryn Reed)