In California, this scenic state park along the Mendocino Coast features redwood forests, river paddling, coastal camping, ...

California's peerless coast redwood trees (officially known as Sequoia sempervirens) reach heights that almost defy belief — until you're lucky enough to see them in person. As the tallest trees on ...

Redwoods are spread throughout Northern California, and to access the towering forests, you'll pass through this recreation area with campsites and trails.

For hikes through towering redwood trees, catch-and-release fishing, and a relaxing night spent under the stars, visit this ...

• Big Basin Redwoods State Park, near Santa Cruz, is recovering after fire scorched almost the entire park in 2020. • Of 115 miles of trails and fire roads in the park, 31.5 are open. More are to ...

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 are ...

The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too.

(TNS) — It's a life, death and disaster hike. Yet it's also a stroll in the park. The route in question is the Redwood Loop Trail, part of Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Explore breathtaking parks across California where dramatic coastlines, landscapes, and forest trails remain surprisingly ...

For some U.S. residents, it can take a day or two to reach the nearest national park. And when you finally arrive—especially during the busy summer months and shoulder seasons—the parks are often too ...