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The golden mussel has been spotted in Southern California lakes, and that could spell disaster for both the state's ...

The Lachman fire in the Palisades ignited days before the Palisades fire. Even then, it prompted suspicion that it led to the ...

From mule deer and coyotes to California sea lions and hawks, see which animals are common on Golden State hiking trails.

This gorgeous, secluded rental near Joshua Tree National Park boasts sunny days, starry nights, and wide-open spaces to enjoy ...

Seeking a respite from the buzz of city living, one writer seeks silence in one of the country’s most compelling “quiet parks.” ...

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Tuesday urged their residents to not travel between the three states as the U.S. Northeast sees a rise in COVID-19 cases, while California said major theme ...

The federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1. If its a repeat of a previous one, parks could face damage and financial losses.

More than 300 miles north of San Francisco, near the town of Hiouchi, just south of the Oregon border, a trailhead turnoff leads to the Mill Creek Trail and the famed Grove of Titans — home to some of ...

Tragedy nearly struck the world-famous Lower Trestles surf spot in Southern California on Friday afternoon, after a boater plowed directly through a crowd of surfers, nearly hitting multiple people.

Yosemite National Park. File photo: visitors take in the scenery from Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park, California. Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP Looking to soak up the ...

Several National Parks in California are facing facility and area closures as the federal government shutdown continues on Monday, Oct. 6. That’s according to alerts from the National Park Service, ...