The San Jacinto Monument—the tallest monument column in the world—is about to undergo a "transformative" $142-million upgrade after the Texas legislature kicked in the funds. The project, which ...

Once you rise 8,516 feet to the top, you can hike (there are more than 50 miles of trails, including to San Jacinto Peak), or snowshoe and cross-country ski during the winter, before heading back ...

The San Jacinto Monument — the world's tallest war memorial — is set to undergo a 'transformative' $142 million expansion.

The one-way hike to San Jacinto Peak is 5.5 miles (or about 12 miles round trip). Rangers and past hikers advise setting aside at least six hours to complete the hike. The trail to the summit is ...