If the Bay Area falls under another weeks-long “heat dome” like last summer, your best chance for relief is to head to the ...

They thrive along the upper California Coast in the Redwood National and State Parks. The Coast Redwoods are the tallest trees, with heights over 370 feet, grown from a seed the size of a tomato seed.

The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too. California is a land of striking geographic contrasts—towering mountains rise alongside ...

When John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892, he couldn’t have imagined the world we live in now — one where millions of ...

Find the best road trips for summer adventures across the U.S. Expert-tested routes to national parks, fly fishing, and unreal stargazing.

Redwood Rides offers guided, inflatable kayak rides in a beginner-friendly section of the river through Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, the northernmost park in the group.

There are two environmental campsites that are among the most coveted in the California State Park system—perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean with views of McWay Falls. These sites book up six ...

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 ...

39 states saw real GDP shrink in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How to plan the ultimate RV trip to several national parks in Utah, including Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Arches.

Wildfires at Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Grand Canyon's North Rim prompt evacuations due to hot, dry conditions and zero containment.