California’s state park managers are bracing for an onslaught of summer visitors. Visitation at many of the state’s 280 park units has gradually risen since the pandemic, and summer is peak ...

Nearly 100 California ... across the state. Fallen trees littered trails and heavy rains and winds caused parking lots to buckle and crack. Bay Area regional parks districts have been closing ...

A couple of summers ago, Connie Voltura had just left her rural Northern California town ... public safety chief for the State Parks system’s Northern District, told SFGATE it was quietly ...

When it comes to California’s state parks, everyone has an opinion ... Suggestions for new park locations usually come from Cal Parks district staff (spanning 21 districts statewide) or ...

On New Year's Day, California State Parks will host over 90 guided hikes at 70 parks as part of its popular First Day Hikes program. "Whether you're seeking scenic mountain views, coastal trails ...

Salinas-area parks stand out in the Best of California State Parks poll showcasing parks with the best views, campsites and dog-friendly spots.

To protect the trees, California State Parks constructed an elevated boardwalk to the Grove of Titans in 2021 (marked on this map). If I didn’t know the reason for the new route, I would call ...

California is a land ... of a federally recognized historic district. Though Humboldt Redwoods is a state park, it has a reputation that rivals national parks. The park is renowned for the ...

Here are state parks to visit this spring ... tide pools that typify a Southern California beach vacation. But the park also includes a charming historic district, originally a seaside colony ...