FILE: Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe. If the budget is passed by the July 4 deadline, an estimated 16 million acres in California ...

The Lodgepole Campground in Sequoia National Park is a large campground with 214 campsites. It is located right off the ...

Divided into five wilderness areas, this national forest in California is a colossal expanse with trails, backcountry camping ...

The Canyon Creek hiking trail leads to massive waterfalls and alpine lakes, all the while following along a crystal-clear ...

The official park map and brochure are available ... winner Joe Yogerst has worked on more than 45 National Geographic books. He lives in California.

The Department of Government Efficiency under Trump eliminated hundreds of positions at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, including at the National Weather Service, and is ...

The "No Kings day of action" is scheduled to take place nationwide Saturday, June 14, with more than 70 planned in Florida.

Merced itself deserves more attention than it typically receives in travel guides. This Central Valley city serves as the gateway to Yosemite National Park, making Scott’s the perfect fueling station ...

In the land of $7 lattes and million-dollar starter homes, there exists a Central Valley haven where your modest retirement check might actually cover more than just your utility bills and cat food.

Residents of San Ramon enjoy the highest quality of life among the largest cities in the country, according to a recent ranking that also positioned nearby Pleasanton in second place in its measure of ...

California’s national parks are bracing for an especially hectic Memorial Day weekend, as federal staffing cuts continue to impact nearly every aspect of park operations this year. Memorial Day ...

National parks and forests are preparing for the busy Memorial Day weekend despite budget cuts and staffing shortages. Reduced staffing may impact services such as bathroom cleaning and trash removal.