Even a day trip from the Bay Area is possible. Here’s how we did it — and where to see the park’s best sights.

Pinnacles National Park, a volcanic and tectonic natural wonder, is in full bloom in the early days of spring. There are two ways to approach this beautiful spot south of the Bay Area--from the ...

Incorporating over 26,000 acres, Pinnalces National Park protects a mountainous area located east of the Salinas Valley in Central California. Formed by a volcano over 23 million years ago, the ...

Shivering through the night in a blanket-stuffed sleeping bag while wearing a puffy jacket, down booties and a borrowed beanie and gloves wasn’t on my outdoors bingo card for the year. But that’s ...

Nestled in Central California, approximately two hours south of San Jose, lies one of the state's most underrated national parks — a geological wonderland shaped by ancient volcanic activity and ...

This California trail takes you through surreal landscapes with shadowy caves and rock formations that make every step unforgettable.