Sharp turns, narrow lanes, and unexpected traffic make this drive more intense than most people expect. We took the trip and learned the hard way. If you are planning to visit Muir Woods, here is what ...

If you’re itching to explore our state, and you have a library card, you can check out a free pass to over 200 state parks ...

The must-see wonders of California include dramatic coastlines, hidden caves, and stunning landscapes. Experience the best ...

She made it her mission to join with other Santa Cruzans and protect Big Basin from ... s first redwood state park. Middleton became an enthusiastic advocate of preserving the redwoods, hosting ...

Not to be confused with Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park or Pfeiffer Beach, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is adjacent ... Buzzard's Roost guides visitors through more redwoods and ends at Pfeiffer ...

The park spans more than 800,000 acres, making it larger than the state of Rhode Island ... sunset is seen through The Window at Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park. (Dan Leeth / Special ...

I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include Grand Teton and Acadia.

While it's currently surrounded by fencing, crews are hard at work behind the scenes, converting the Veterans Memorial basin ...

Unfortunately, though, I think this park's location works against it, as I prefer many other spots in the state. I'm not a fan ... Nevada's Great Basin National Park is extremely diverse, covering ...