Officials say that as cooler and wetter weather arrives in Northern California , the park service plans to hand-ignite burn ...

After a prolonged closure due to extensive snow and necessary maintenance, Lassen Volcanic National Park has reopened its iconic Bumpass Hell trail. This reopening offers hikers the opportunity to ...

In about the time it takes to drive from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley or Lake Tahoe, you could be starting a hike to the top of one of California's tallest volcanoes. September is the magic month ...

California is known for its stunning outdoor spaces, but not all great parks get the spotlight they deserve. If you’re ...

At 8:32 a.m. on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted with explosive force—the largest volcanic event in U.S. history. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake triggered a massive landslide that tore away the ...

Shasta Lake boaters, hikers and anglers will have to go to Redding if they want in-person help with permits and information this autumn. The U.S. Forest Service closed for the winter the Shasta Lake ...

Vacation rental site, HomeToGo, listed the 20 best and most affordable national parks to vacation in the United States for 2025, with two parks in California making the list. The site's annual ...

This story originally appeared in the Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 edition of the. The Lassen Peak Hike is listed as strenuous by ...

From the peaks of Yosemite to the hot springs of Lassen, we’ll explore six of California’s national parks while bridging the gap between the state’s rugged beauty and peerless hospitality, paving the ...