Visiting Southern California’s archipelago takes planning and an adventurous spirit, but it’s worth the effort.

the national park with perhaps the most complicated logistics in the country. The small chain of five islands sits 10 to 60 miles off the Southern California coast, requiring hourslong boat rides ...

To protect the trees, California State Parks constructed an elevated boardwalk to the Grove of Titans in 2021 (marked on this map). If I didn’t know the reason for the new route, I would call ...

More than 15 million tourists from around the globe travel to California each year to visit its world-famous theme parks, bustling coastal cities, and scenic national parks. The Golden State ...

On New Year's Day, California State Parks will host over 90 guided hikes ... or by clicking directly on the map. There, you will find meeting times, places, and information about parking fees ...

A recent study has found that Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks are the most dangerous national parks to visit during the winter. According to the findings, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ...

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 ...

California is home to five less famous national parks that saw fewer than 650,000 recreational visitors in 2023. Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redwood National Park, and Pinnacles National Park ...

You can find a free guided hike with California State Parks’ interactive map, which allows you to search for the best hikes near you by park, county or region.