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

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

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

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

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

Randy Widera of Santa Cruz was named the 2025 Annual Honorary Ranger by the California State Park Rangers Association ...

Some water utilities are run by elected leaders, others aren't. Research shows utilities with elected managers tend to ...

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 ...

California State Parks is partnering with CAL FIRE and other local fire agencies to carry out a series of prescribed burns ...

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 ...

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