While beaches are often the go-to summer retreat for Southern Californians, they may not always be convenient. The weather can change from warm to chilly, the sand can follow you all the way home, and ...

Nothing says summer vacation like cooling off at one of the best outdoor water parks in the U.S. Whether you’re lazing around the pool, dropping down high-speed slides, or bobbing on the waves, the ...

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers, ...

There are so many great parks in California it can be daunting to narrow your adventure. Do you want a place exploding with desert wildflowers? A beach with mysterious tidal pools, a hike where your ...

“How lucky we are in California to have this coastline that’s so protected and so accessible,” the foundation’s executive director, Rachel Norton, told SFGATE on Wednesday. “It’s really hard to make a ...

Two spots in California made a recent ranking of the top swimming holes within U.S. National Parks. Outdoor Magazine released its roundup of the "9 Best Swimming Holes in Our National Parks" last week ...

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers, ...