The Golden State ... its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too. California is a land of striking geographic contrasts—towering mountains rise alongside lush forests ...

Key takeawaysA national Shade Map from the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and American Forests maps the shade ...

I'm a California Native and I Believe This Is One of the Most Underrated National Parks in the State The approximately two-hour drive to Big Bear Lake from Los Angeles is part freeway and part ...

California is a land of striking geographic contrasts—towering mountains rise alongside lush forests ... California has nine national parks—more than any other state—and around 280 state ...