How and where to shop for practical gear (and what you really need ... Started in 1994, FamCamp is an effort by California State Parks to get underserved families out into the wilderness.

which also rents gear and offers free outdoor classes at many locations. Randy Widera, director of philanthropy at California State Parks Foundation, said that thanks to donors the REI backpacks ...

The California State Library Parks Pass gives library card holders free vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state ...