The new public spaces in Yuba, Fresno, Madera and Kern counties are being touted as the largest expansion of the state parks ...

In 2026, California is making a big push to expand its state park system, with Governor Newsom having announced three new ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the largest state park expansion in decades, adding three new parks in the Central Valley.

San Joaquin River Parkway would join several properties into an 874-acre state park, complementing the nearby Millerton Lake State Recreation Area. (California State Parks) The Central Valley could ...

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, ...

Three new properties, including two along major rivers in the Central Valley and the former migrant farmworker camp near Bakersfield that was the inspiration for John Steinbeck’s classic novel “The ...

Three new parks have been added to the California state park system in the largest expansion in decades, Cap Radio reports.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter storms and record rainfall across California set the stage for what officials describe as a moderate to strong wildflower ...

This includes Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, Empire Mine State Historic Park, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Lake Tahoe State Recreation Area and many more within Northern California. An ...

The famous California weather makes it easy for people to enjoy the outdoors year-round. Whether you want to hike in the redwoods, stroll through a meadow flush with wildflowers, or gaze out over the ...