The California state parks system — widely regarded as the nation’s finest — showcases a fabulous array of nature’s handiwork: giant sequoias in Calaveras Big Trees State Park; the rare ...

What California national park visitors can expect this summer as staffing cuts impact park services. Photo by Mick Haupt via Unsplash National parks in California are entering their busiest season ...

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 ...

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 ...

California is home to five less famous national parks that saw fewer than 650,000 recreational visitors in 2023. Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redwood National Park, and Pinnacles National Park ...

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 ...

More than 15 million tourists from around the globe travel to California each year to visit its world-famous theme parks, bustling coastal cities, and scenic national parks. The Golden State ...

On New Year's Day, California State Parks will host over 90 guided hikes at 70 parks as part of its popular First Day Hikes program. "Whether you're seeking scenic mountain views, coastal trails ...