A new report ranks the 10 best state parks in 2025 for camping, hiking, wildflowers, kid friendliness and more.

Reflections from a road trip to Mono Lake and the Owens Valley, the northernmost reaches of Southern California.

Nowhere, however, will you find more undeveloped urban canyons spread throughout a city than in San Diego. According to the ...

The 6,000 acre Cotoni Coast Dairies, a swath of mountainous terrain with scenic woodlands, Pacific Ocean vistas and miles of ...

These hiking trails—for all levels—offer unique ways to spot wildlife and experience California’s iconic Mojave park on foot.

Where reverent silence and timeless charm meet, these redwood trails in an entirely different state are as gorgeous as California's.

You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to options for hiking in Monterey. The town and surrounding area are full of ...

It’s a crisp, clear Southern California day, and I’m at Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park with Austin Nicassio. He’s ripping up ...

Passing petroglyphs, desert washes, and spectacular geology, this fun 3.2-mile trail will fulfill your desire for a hiking adventure ... visit after visit. While best in the fall through spring ...

Daniel Ciobbanu is seen here hiking the epic trail in ... Discovering the trail step by step on foot, Uşeriu claims it was the best way to get to know the country. An agrarian nation at its ...

Bridal Veil Falls hiking trail in DuPont State Recreational Forest ranked 8th best in the U.S. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City was named the 9th best scenic train ride. Two Western ...

has year-round hiking, trails for people of all abilities and a wide range of ecosystems and habitats. The poll was released last week and is the first time a "Best of California's State Parks ...