The beach derives its name from José Francisco Ortega, nicknamed “El Capitán” during his tenure as commandant of the Santa Barbara Presidio in the late 1700s. Before becoming state parkland, this area ...

Years ago, living in the state of New York, William “Bill” Osborn heard about a nationwide search for applicants for the Los ...

Beachgoers and officials say oversized tents and cabanas are hogging space, blocking lifeguard views and raising safety ...

Equal parts rugged and stylish, these snap-button classics are built for everything from dusty trailheads to nights around ...

National Geographic named a lesser-known Oregon state park among its list of state parks that deliver "awe without the crowds ...