California’s leaders need to make key decisions in 2026 to protect and support our state parks.

The move comes as a direct counter-policy to the Trump administration, which recently canceled the long-standing tradition of free entry to national parks for the civil rights holiday.

California State Parks released an optimistic outlook for the desert state parks on Jan. 23, with a few words that should help hopes to rise high: A "moderate-to-strong" wildflower run may be just ...

Visitors to California state parks and beaches can park their cars for free on Martin Luther King Day, California State Parks announced Friday. One passenger vehicle with the capacity of nine people ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom waives fees at 200+ state parks for MLK Day 2026, offering a free alternative to new entry fees at federal National Parks.

It's a great day to get outside this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, especially as California is waiving entry fees to over 200 ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. San Francisco, CA — California State Parks Foundation today issued a reminder that the deadline for the organization’s photo ...

An iconic critter will arrive on the coasts of California soon, and conservationists want the public to help keep a look out for the endangered species. One way you can help is by reporting monarch ...