The James Irvine Trail in Redwood National and State Parks offers a 9-mile round trip hike through stunning redwood groves, ...

Take a scenic walk through California’s redwoods on the James Irvine Trail, stretching 4.5 miles to Fern Canyon. With 450 feet of elevation gain, this 9-mile round trip offers a peaceful hike for ...

Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park is the state’s best-kept secret. You can only reach this place by boat or canoe. That simple fact keeps the crowds away completely. The park sits on Big Lake in the ...

June 13, a group of 40 legal immigrants raised their right hand and became the newest citizens of the United States. Among ...

Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park in Sonoma County just got four times bigger. The county acquired a parcel of over 1,500 ...

Just as California's busy summer season commences, advocates warn of the impacts federal staffing cuts are having on the ...

Nearly five years after a massive fire burned California’s oldest state park, Big Basin Redwoods, blackening groves of famous ...

Congratulations — not just on earning your citizenship, but on bringing your story, your heritage, and your courage into the fabric of America,” Redwood National Park acting-Superintendent ...

California State Parks is releasing new details on plans to rebuild Big Basin Redwoods State Park following the CZU Lightning Complex fire. Plans include rebuilding the former park headquarters as a ...

The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too. 7 Best State Parks in California—Including a ‘Mini Yosemite’ and an Ancient Redwood ...

California is home to five less famous national parks that saw fewer than 650,000 recreational visitors in 2023. Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redwood National Park, and Pinnacles National Park ...

Everything you need to know about Redwood National and State Parks. As park overtourism becomes a greater challenge, head to this less-visited gem to be awestruck by the world’s tallest trees.