You will stand among giant redwoods in Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve, an underrated forest in Northern California.

Redwood National Park is not just a collection of trees, it is a jaw-dropping experience that makes you feel like you have ...

An expansive park nestled among the redwood forests and rolling grasslands north of the Russian River recently reopened for the first time since a wildfire ripped through it several years ago.

Boy did Americans and other visitors make good use of US National Park Service sites in 2024 — enough to set a record. The NPS has reached a new overall milestone, with almost 331.9 million ...

Boy did Americans and other visitors make good use of US National Park Service sites in 2024 — enough to set a record. The NPS has reached a new overall milestone, with almost 331.9 million ...

In these seven postcard-worthy state parks, you can marvel over similarly stunning vistas and find hiking, biking, rafting ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Some of the best views of the Big Sur coastline are found at the Point Sur Lightstation, a fully preserved turn-of-the-century lighthouse just north of Andrew Molera State Park.

Walking helps older adults boost both their physical and mental health, and the Bay Area offers widespread accessible trails.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Humpback whales frequent the deep waters of Big Sur, typically from late April through early December. One of the most reliable spots for spotting these migrating whales is ...