If you are driving down Highway 128, minding your own business, and suddenly the sun is obscured by a thick tunnel ...

according to a poll conducted by the California State Parks Foundation. The state’s park system has 280 parks and about 5,200 miles of trails. The poll, conducted this spring, garnered more than ...

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 ...

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. You can ...