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 ...

Andrew Wallace’s elegant pair of maps about wilderness parks in Orange County, California, showcase the fusion of thoughtful cartography and local insights. In this Back to the Map, Wallace, a ...

A recent survey by a mental health treatment provider named three California parks as some of the best in the U.S. to relax. A Mission for Michael surveyed over 3,000 people in the U.S., asking them ...

There are so many great parks in California it can be daunting to narrow your adventure. Do you want a place exploding with desert wildflowers? A beach with mysterious tidal pools, a hike where your ...

California is known for its stunning outdoor spaces, but not all great parks get the spotlight they deserve. If you’re looking to explore places that offer beautiful scenery without the crowds, there ...

California’s state parks system is getting larger, following a trio of new additions announced on Earth Day. State officials said the three parks will be located in an area where these public spaces ...

California is eyeing a major expansion of its state park system in the Central Valley — notoriously underserved when it comes to park space in California. If approved, the new parks would bring ...