Exploring California’s mountains, deserts, forests and rivers can be done for free by kids who are ready to discover the world. California State Parks partnered with First Partner’s Office and the ...

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, ...

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, or ...

The Golden State prides itself on dynamic coastal cities, rugged mountain and desert landscapes, and stunning beaches sweeping across the shoreline of Southern California. For its geographical ...

Of all the existential threats California parks face — dwindling budgets, more visitors and costly, long-deferred maintenance — now comes a climate-driven conundrum: When is a park no longer a park?

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- Governor Gavin Newsom's latest budget revision provides millions of additional dollars to help California state parks recover from last year's wildfires and deal with climate ...

Explore tide pools along the Mendocino Coast, visit citrus groves and more. By Soumya Karlamangla HOLLISTER — The road to Pacheco State Park begins in this old Central Coast cowboy town, famous for ...

Four California parks have been dubbed the most polluted parks in the nation in a new environmental study. A report from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) found that Sequoia and Kings ...

(KRON) — California State Parks, which manages more than 340 miles of California’s coastline, is asking the public not to collect any sea glass, agates or other rocks found at state beaches. Although ...

Quickly, what’s the most expensive theme park to visit in California? If you think the Happiest Place on Earth is also the costliest, you’re in Mistakenland. A day at Disneyland (and Disney California ...

Some of California’s most treasured parks are threatened by blight caused by pollution and climate change, according to a pair of new reports. The four national parks with the highest ozone levels are ...