The Forest Preserve District of Kane County announced on Monday that reservations for camping spots in the district will be ...

A California Highway Patrol was brought in to rescue a hiker suffering from heat exhaustion at Big Sur over the weekend.

Plan a Central Coast getaway filled with oceanfront hikes, wildflower meadows, and state parks that highlight California’s ...

Coming up: FREE 14th Marin Camp Fair THIS SUNDAY in Mill Valley on the Mill Valley Patch calendar ...

The Golden Gate Bridge, city skyline, and Mount Tamalpais all show up at once. It’s like someone put all of California’s ...

These California beachfront campgrounds let you fall asleep to ocean waves and wake up steps from the sand, with views and ...

The inaugural “Best of California’s State Parks” poll was launched by California State Parks Foundation in 2025.

California's Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur is home to the iconic 80-foot McWay Falls, redwood hikes, whale ...

California is famous for its beaches and cities, but some of the state's most underrated towns are hiding away in the rugged ...

California is home to stunning views and beautiful beaches, but if you need to get away from the crowds, head to this ...

SAN FRANCISCO — California’s sprawling desert crown jewel is officially up for the title of the state’s best. The California ...

The California State Parks Foundation has opened voting for its 2026 “Best of California’s State Parks” poll, and several Central Coast spots made the list.Voting is broken down into 12 categories, ...