This fascinating state park in California is home to a pygmy forest: groves of older trees that are extremely short compared to other trees. Find out more.

One day, you can be swimming in glass-clear mountain creeks in the dazzling Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, a "mini Yosemite" filled with ancient trees, the next, gazing at the dramatic Big Sur coastal ...

The weather is always beautiful, getting there is easy, camping is so fun and the ability to see wildlife is easily a draw,” Erin Carvalho told the California State Parks Foundation.

The California State Parks Foundation is hosting a photo contest where people can submit their favorite snapshots of the ...

The foundation's nod to Crystal Cove came as part of their "Best of California State Parks" list, which highlights ideal spots across the state for hiking, camping, bird-watching and more.

The lease extensions come just over a year after the council approved plans to transform much of northeastern Mission Bay ...

The Golden State might have more campgrounds than any other in the U.S.—and more visitors, too. From desert to coast to mountains, here are the best uncrowded spots to get a site.

If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, you might want to consider visiting one of the thousands of state parks across the ...