In a state famous for its natural wonders, Butano State Park stands as a testament to California’s quieter magic – a place ...

While its more famous neighbors Big Basin and Big Sur steal the spotlight, Butano (pronounced “BYOO-tuh-noh,” not like the gas for your barbecue) quietly offers a perfect blend of accessibility and ...

As we head into Memorial Day and the effective start to summer for Santa Cruz County, expect tens of thousands of people to flock to our incredible array of state parks and beaches. From Big Basin ...

Plan to rebuild Big Basin Redwoods State Park after devastating fire nears completion “State Farm claims it is committed to its California customers and aims to restore financial stability ...

California State Parks has become familiar with other — and what are otherwise — unique recovery projects. Big Basin Redwoods State Park has undergone recovery since a 2020 fire burned it ...

Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the oldest state park in California, is in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is about a 60-mile drive southeast from San Francisco. Read Next California ...

The trio was hiking the trail in Big Basin Redwoods State Park on Sunday, March 9, when they became lost, California Highway Patrol’s Golden Gate Air Operations said on Instagram.

Big Basin State Park: Join a 5.5-mile guided hike on Jan. 1 at 11 a.m., or a shorter 0.7-mile one at 8 a.m. Parking is $10. You’ll learn about the devastating CZU fire that hit areas of the park, see ...

From Big Basin Redwoods to Mount Diablo, Sugar Loaf Ridge and Angel Island, here’s a sampling of California State Parks offering guided First Day Hikes on Jan. 1.

Four years ago, fire ravaged 97% of Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Today, a hike on the Redwood ...

Four years ago, fire ravaged 97% of Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Today, a hike on the Redwood Loop Trail is full of inspiring new growth.