Each July, communities across California celebrate Parks Make Life Better month — and here in Santa Cruz County, that message ...

Out of 500,000 campsites in the United States, three in the San Joaquin County area are named some of the best in the nation, ...

Chester, perched on the shores of Lake Almanor in Plumas County, is the kind of place that makes you wonder if you’ve ...

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks is opening applications July 28 for the Kids2Parks field trip program, which funds ...

(BCN) — A California State Parks program that provides low-income and underserved residents free state park access was saved from the state budget chopping block, according to the California … ...

California lawmakers have restored funding for a popular program that allows library card holders to check out thousands of state park passes for free. Why it matters: The pass program is part of ...

Some popular Southern California amusement and water parks help visitors stay cool during the summer, what to know.

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.

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

Vacation rental site HomeToGo ranked the 20 most affordable national parks. Two California parks made the list.

Veterans, active and reserve military members can get into California State Parks for free on Memorial Day. Here’s where.

Why Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County is the best state beach in California, according to the California State Parks Foundation.