A California State Parks program that provides low-income and underserved residents free state park access was saved from the ...

The California State Library Parks Pass is a state-funded program that allows library cardholders to borrow park passes from their local library, providing them free access to over 200 participating ...

Ranking California state parks: What’s best for your preferences? A new report ranks the 10 best parks in 2025 for camping, hiking, wildflowers, kid friendliness and more.

California State Parks, which manages more than 340 miles of California’s coastline, is asking the public not to collect any sea glass, agates or other rocks found at state beaches.

Bay Area residents share how California forest deregulation and park service cuts are affecting summer plans and access to ...

In a massive blow to lovers of the outdoors, a program that has provided thousands of state park passes to library card ...

The NatureTrack Foundation, recently honored as the 2025 Organization of the Year by the Association for Environmental ...

State workers may also be paying more for parking, up to $200 a month in some garages. The city plans to increase its prices on some of the cheaper garages on July 1, the same day the new return ...

Discover California's rich history, from Native American tribes and Spanish missions to the Gold Rush and its admission as a state. Explore key details about its geography, major industries like ...

Why it matters: The pass program is part of a larger initiative to give more people access to state parks regardless of income level. Parking fees at most state parks range from $10 to $20 per ...