I aimed to experience as many as possible and discover which could truly be called the best California national parks. Yosemite National Park: Surpassing all National Parks in California for ...

With all that natural beauty, it’s no wonder that California has nine national parks—more than any other state—and around 280 state park units. Its national parks often steal the spotlight ...

After my son, Ken, was killed while serving his country in Iraq, I found solace in the outdoors,” writes Lincoln resident.

At the height of California’s timber production in the midcentury, the state was harvesting six billion board feet per year ...

The Crystal Cave in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California has been closed since 2023 for maintenance. The cave will reopen to public tours on May 23. Cave exploration is on the ...

What California national park visitors can expect this ... just a better experience for all.” Other parks are also feeling the squeeze. An alert on Pinnacles National Park’s website warns ...

Several U.S. National Parks require reservations or permits ... Yosemite National Park, in California, also required vehicle reservations last summer but has not yet revealed plans for this ...