Across California are stunning destinations for campers, from the desert-scape of Joshua Tree National Park to the vast Sierra National Forest. Yet five places in California were named the prettiest ...

A shadow cast off the fire brightens the faces of friends and family as they toast their marshmallows to a crisp. Dark chocolate makes its way around the group of camp chairs before landing on you, ...

A shadow cast off the fire brightens the faces of friends and family as they toast their marshmallows to a crisp. Dark chocolate makes its way around the group of camp chairs before landing on you, ...

Hikers looking for a change of scenery will find ocean vistas & a black sand beach on this stretch of California coast, and ...

September marks a turning point when desert heat eases, but the landscapes stay dramatic and rugged. Travelers often wait for the harsh summer sun to soften, for cooler evenings that make sleeping ...

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, ...

Each year, campsite booking platform Hipcamp, founded by Marin native Alyssa Ravasio, honors standout camping destinations across the country. In the recent 2025 Hipcamp Awards, the North Bay made a ...

Backpacking and camping isn’t for everyone, and that’s OK. Maybe you don’t like sleeping on the ground. Maybe you’d rather have a real bathroom nearby — or perhaps you just want to cook in a full ...