“How lucky we are in California to have this coastline that’s so protected and so accessible,” the foundation’s executive director, Rachel Norton, told SFGATE on Wednesday. “It’s ...

A pair of California campers filed a class-action lawsuit accusing a software giant of illegally tacking on hidden “junk fees” when users book campsites through the official state parks ...

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers ...

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 ...

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 ...

This time, though, I was back with a different mission: to experience and rank the best national parks in California, immersing myself in their grandeur and uncovering what makes each one truly ...

Lisa Williams faced housing insecurity before she began "work camping" in national and state parks. Many parks offer seasonal employees and volunteers free RV hookups. Homelessness among older ...

California is home to a total of nine national parks, more than any other state in the nation, according to state tourism website Visit California. About 12,160,000 people visited national parks ...

If you pilot an RV or tow a trailer, you might want to go to the App store and download the free National Park Traveler Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks app for both iPhones and Android ...

And if you’re itching to explore our state, and you have a library card, you can check out a free pass to over 200 state parks around California. Through the California State Library Parks Pass ...