One of California's latest national monuments is an enormous, pristine section of mountains, lakes, and lava flows in the ...

Austin Creek State Recreation Area, a 5,700-acre stretch of wilderness near Guerneville, can once more be visited and hiked ...

C an you really see the best of Sequoia National Park in just one day? We set out to find out. Living only four hours away, ...

Visit Redwood National and State Parks in northern California and you can wander shaded forest trails lit by pale sunlight ...

This humble hamlet sits at the intersection of several ecological wonders – where ancient redwoods tower like nature’s ...

That’s Orick, California for you – a tiny town that packs a giant punch of natural wonder. Nestled along California’s ...

Tired of crowded national parks, or want something new? Here are less visited national parks in California, what months to visit and what not to miss.

Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redwood National Park ... trip planners to help people reserve or find a campground or cabin rental, and pick the right activities for their skill level.

Alex Wild, 35, has been a park ranger for 15 years, working seasonal National Park Service positions for five of the last six years. Then, in 2024, Wild landed his dream job as an interpretive ...

the National Park Service says. The park consists of a large island surrounded by more than 450 smaller islands, preserving 132,018 acres of wilderness on 850 square miles. Some lodging options ...