I met a big black bear. Well, we weren’t formally introduced, but more on that later. It all started with our impromptu trip ...

The California State Parks Foundation Photo Contest is now open for submissions and runs through September 30, 2025.

An elderly Illinois tourist plunged to his death while hiking at a New York state park after he fell from a rock ledge onto stone steps below, according to state authorities. Married father Jack We… ...

Torrey Pines State Beach, Moonlight Beach, and Scripps Pier are popular viewing locations when bioluminescence occurs. Elk River, Charleston, Oregon Bioluminescence. Image via Unsplash The Pacific ...

Torrey Pines represents California’s natural heritage preserved in its most dramatic form – a living museum of coastal ecology that provides the perfect counterpoint to Del Mar’s more manicured charms ...

From Cape Cod to California, these family-friendly beach destinations across the U.S. offer the perfect mix of sun, safety, and seaside adventure.

Torrey Pines Lodge (not to be confused with The Lodge at Torrey Pines hotel) is at 12500 N. Torrey Pines Road in the roughly 1,500-acre state reserve at the north end of La Jolla.

Located in San Diego County, Torrey Pines State Beach occasionally witnesses spectacular red tides during daylight hours that transform into bioluminescent displays at night. These red tides are dense ...

Robert Louis Stevenson State Park in Napa County is a real hot spot for tree diversity (with) the most California endemic trees in the state.

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve preserves North America's rarest pine tree, which thrives in harsh coastal conditions with unique adaptations.

Discover the ultimate 12 Things to Do in San Diego—from Balboa Park’s museums and the world-famous Zoo to sunset hikes at Torrey Pines and mission-era history in Old Town—so you can plan an ...