Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s ...

This fascinating state park in California is home to a pygmy forest: groves of older trees that are extremely short compared to other trees. Find out more.

Grover Beach earned its unusual claim to fame as the only California beach where you can legally drive your car right onto the sand after your weekend road trip. This Central Coast town sits next to ...

California boasts an embarrassment of natural riches – from Yosemite’s towering granite monoliths to Death Valley’s stark otherworldly beauty, from Lake Tahoe’s crystal-clear waters to the Channel ...