BOULDER CREEK — California State Parks is expanding its presence in the Santa Cruz Mountains in a big way. The state agency announced Thursday that it acquired the 153-acre NoraBella property in ...

Northern California's redwoods are a majestic sight to behold, and these five trails serve to enhance the massive trees' ...

Thanks to record rainfall, state parks like Anza-Borrego and Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve are expecting vibrant spring ...

California State Parks Foundation announced on Feb. 2, it is accepting nominations for the 2026 “Best of California’s State ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over 200 state parks in California will have free entry on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom ...

The famous California weather makes it easy for people to enjoy the outdoors year-round. Whether you want to hike in the redwoods, stroll through a meadow flush with wildflowers, or gaze out over the ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom inspects charred trees in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in 2020 after the CZU Lightning Complex fire. burned 97% of the park. (Photo courtesy of the governor's office) This article ...

Feb. 10, 2026 (Sacramento) – Looking to literally bridge the gap between nature and the diverse communities of the state, California State Parks and the nonprofit Parks California are opening two ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. San Francisco, CA — California State Parks Foundation today issued a reminder that the deadline for the organization’s photo ...

Want to spend months living in Yosemite, Tahoe or along California’s wild backroads? If you’ve ever dreamed of spending your summer in California’s great outdoors, federal land agencies are offering a ...