Experience one of Northern California’s best hikes on the James Irvine Trail, located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. This 4.5-mile path (9 miles round-trip) winds through ancient redwoods and ...

The James Irvine Trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park offers a scenic and easy 4.5-mile hike (one-way) that takes you through towering redwoods and lush forest to the beach at Fern Canyon ...

A Northern California park near Reno was named a top U.S. national park. See where it ranks and why it stood out.

Explore the rugged beauty of Channel Islands National Park’s Anacapa Island Visiting Southern California’s archipelago takes planning and an adventurous spirit, but it’s worth the effort.

There are over 280 state parks in the Golden State—from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, these are the seven best state parks in California.

With all that natural beauty, it’s no wonder that California has nine national parks —more than any other state—and around 280 state park units.

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 boasts… ...

California national parks have free admission for National Park Week and special dates in 2025. Explore Yosemite, Sequoia and Joshua Tree with no-cost entrance.

Redwood National Park: Get Lost Amongst the World’s Tallest Trees in California Redwood National and State Parks in California offer an immersive experience with the world's tallest trees and diverse ...

The Austin Creek State Recreation Area is open to the public after more than four years of wildfire recovery efforts, preceding the spring wildflower bloom.

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.