Most dogs love the beach because it offers a sensory playground like no other. The salty air, the feel of sand beneath their ...

These are the seven best state parks in California.

Nickerson State Park is your answer. This 1,900-acre wonderland feels more like Maine than Massachusetts with its thick pine forests and crystal-clear kettle ponds. Who needs the ocean when you’ve got ...

Borderland State Park lets you play lord or lady of the manor for a day. This 1,800-acre former estate centers around the impressive Ames Mansion, a 20-room stone masterpiece built in the early 1900s.