Sophia is your community news reporter covering the North Coast of San Luis Obispo County, including Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria and San Simeon. The popular California State Parks program ...

Exploring California’s mountains, deserts, forests and rivers can be done for free by kids who are ready to discover the world. California State Parks partnered with First Partner’s Office and the ...

California offers free vehicle day use entry to hundreds of state parks with a click of a button. See how to apply.

California State Parks celebrates the new year with “First Day Hikes” across the state on Jan. 1, including three guided ones in scenic Marin locations. • A hike through Mount Tamalpais State Park ...

The First Day Hikes interactive webpage (parks.ca.gov/FirstDayHikes) lets you easily search for hikes by park name, region or by clicking directly on the map. The site will be updated regularly as ...

If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the lovely weather, we’re here to help. By Soumya Karlamangla It’s Friday. Here are state parks to visit this spring. Plus, why tuna crabs near San Diego are ...

On New Year's Day, California State Parks will host over 90 guided hikes at 70 parks as part of its popular First Day Hikes program. "Whether you're seeking scenic mountain views, coastal trails, or ...

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, ...

California State Parks is moving forward with a major reconstruction project aimed at improving accessibility along the San ...

California State Parks officials warned that several Monterey County beaches pose serious hazards, particularly during winter surf conditions. During the weekly county briefing Wednesday, Chief Ranger ...

Some of California’s most treasured parks are threatened by blight caused by pollution and climate change, according to a pair of new reports. The four national parks with the highest ozone levels are ...

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, ...