Other states may have high mountains, vast deserts and scenic shorelines. California? It has a park system that contains all of it. Ancient redwoods grow along the mist-covered edge of the continent.

The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too. California is a ... making it the largest intact redwood forest left on Earth.

Three California redwoods state parks ... map and use road signs. With 40,000 acres of old-growth redwoods and hundreds of miles of trails, every trail is the “best trail” for great redwood ...

You’re hiking through dense Northern California greenery ... acting deputy superintendent of Redwood National and State Parks, to talk about the grove’s odd history and the challenge it ...

California State Parks seems to have taken the brunt of the damage. In all, 46 state parks are totally closed, while 49 are partially ... not the best time to visit Redwood National and State ...

Take a look at the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s map (toggle “show map”) to find the state parks nearest you, or find the state park you’re looking for in this full list.

With all that natural beauty, it’s no wonder that California has nine national parks—more than any other state—and around ... making it the largest intact redwood forest left on Earth.

Take a look at the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s map (toggle “show map”) to find the state parks nearest you, or find the state park you’re looking for in this full list. You can ...