In a country where we don’t always agree, I thought the majority of Americans understood our national parks were something ...

Skip Yosemite’s crowds and explore otherworldly landscapes with lava fields and steaming fumaroles along epic hikes in this California hidden gem.

Since golden mussels were recently identified in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, waterways in parts of Northern California and the Bay Area have introduced new rules for boaters.

Take a look at the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s map (toggle “show map”) to find the state parks nearest you, or find the state park you’re looking for in this full list.

In setting the 2028 Olympic venues, L.A. is embracing its expansive geography — a trend toward sprawl that's becoming the Olympic norm.

The chances are positive that your favourite Hollywood cinematic moments were shot in California – Indiana Jones, Iron Man, ...

These hands-on events offer a unique opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts while enjoying the beauty of Northern California state Parks. Volunteers will received a free day-use pass ...

A view of the California drought map as of April 10, 2025.

From June 16 through Aug. 15, the park’s peak season, reservations will be required every day for entry between 6 a.m. and 3 ...

Dogs aren’t usually allowed out of parking lots in national parks. But this is a unique opportunity to bring your pups, and their leashes, along. Dogs are allowed on the Teton Park Road if they ...

California’s national forests ... to open up some 112.5 million acres of national forestland to logging. The announcement included a grainy map of affected forests, which did not specify forest ...

Katie Joll Stretching along Lake Tahoe's northern California shore ... beautiful views and watersports galore. Kings Beach State Recreation Area is open every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. You ...