California State Parks will be hosting numerous themed events, including in-person activities and virtual programming, to celebrate Earth Day on April 19, with activities such as guide nature ...

Mark your calendars and start making plans to join California State Parks and partners in celebrating the fourth annual ...

You can visit national parks across California for free on Saturday, April 19, according to the National Park Service. The fee-free day marks the start of National Park Week, which runs from Saturday, ...

Witness the towering beauty of Redwood National Park in Northern California, home to the tallest trees on Earth. Drone ...

Close to home in either direction, we have the Great Smoky Mountains and Big South Fork. And if I went, here's where else I'd ...

Skip the crowds at the Grand Canyon and opt for this hidden gem in Utah instead, featuring many similar outdoor adventures.

It’s safe to say NBC’s nature documentary series narrated by Tom Hanks, The Americas, is a hit for everyone with even a ...

Located within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, about 60 miles northeast of Redding, this aquatic marvel sits in a region many Californians drive past rather than to. The journey takes you ...

But there it is – 129 feet of cascading wonder tucked away in California’s Shasta County, quietly existing as one of the state’s most magnificent natural treasures. I’ve traveled extensively and seen ...

Learn all about the best national parks in the US and find your next destination for outdoor activities, especially hiking.

California’s national parks offer unparalleled opportunities to experience nature’s beauty and the grandeur of the American wilderness. Lonely Planet’s recognition of these parks as some of ...