Few organizations can rival the National Park Service when it comes to April Fools’ Day pranks. Despite the Trump ...

Barbara Lee has served her district well in Congress, but now is a time when Oakland desperately needs new, young and ...

California is a standout state in the US, with its well-known cities often stealing the spotlight. But did you know that ...

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Hard to believe that a national park is less than four hours from Los Angeles. From the beach to the desert to the mountains, ...

Lori Campbell was pumped about her spring getaway to Zion National Park. At 73, the San Francisco resident considered it “a bucket list trip,” and she and her husband had already picked out hikes and ...

From California dreaming to cowboy country, these road trips link together national park wonders and America's rich cultural mix.

Rental boats are available at the park’s launch area, where a well-weathered sign proclaiming “BEWARE ALLIGATORS DO NOT FEED” ...

Perhaps most importantly for the savvy Massachusetts explorer, spring break timing means you’ll miss both the summer crowds ...

On February 14, over 1,000 full-time employees—including park rangers, maintenance staff, and trail managers— were also laid ...

The Historic Flume Trail is a roughly 5.7-mile moderate route that overlooks the El Monte Valley in Lakeside and offers clear ...

Thousands come to Ennis for the April bloom, driving miles of trails celebrating the state flower and watching out for snakes ...