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

Frequent readers of this annual feature may spot some repeat places such as Red Bridge, Catherine Creek and Battle Mountain, which always feature in the bottom 20. But this year’s list also has a few ...

Following a loud public outcry, and relentless media campaign from outdoors enthusiasts, the Trump administration has reversed course on a plan to eliminate thousands of seasonal workers at the ...

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Read more: The Most Beautiful Places In America's State And National Parks A short distance from bustling Northern California cities ... and access to restroom facilities (but not showers).

About 12,160,000 people visited national parks in California in 2024, up by 772,000, or 7%, from the previous year. Last year ...

Accelerated by social media, it has become a major tourism draw for the area, as well as a source of controversy after California State Parks closed trails to the falls for the better part of 2024 ...

However, California State Parks officials are cautioning the public not to get too excited about this year’s wildflower bloom — it’s likely going to be much more muted this time around.

They liked that nearby parking garages make it easy to access the Capitol and appreciated the presence of restrooms ... check out the California State Parks website. Downtown Sacramento Historical ...

About 12,160,000 people visited national parks in California in 2024, up by 772,000, or 7%, from the previous year. Last year marked the highest visitation to the state’s national parks since ...