Most of the town’s homes and buildings are owned by the city and county of San Francisco. Every resident works, in some capacity, for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to operate the Hetch ...

According to virtually all of the ecologists, fire scientists and Indigenous fire practitioners I have spoken with over the ...

Attendees held signs urging support of the parks, criticizing the Trump administration’s “extremist agenda”, and celebrating ...

There are other parts of popular areas – and different locations altogether – that can be great places for outdoor recreation and enjoyment.

Daniel Meehan's show at Los Altos' Gallery 9 features mixed-media paintings with a detailed twist on familiar landscapes.

The only freshwater turtle from California was once spread across Baja to Washington. According to Futura Sciences, it has now been altered as it survives in only half of its former range. The turtle ...

As a result, peregrines were listed as endangered under the 1973 Endangered Species Act, as reported by Yosemite Conservancy. However, these birds are now found in good numbers. At the Yosemite ...

The plague, aka the Black Death, made a reappearance in California last week after it infected a South Lake Tahoe resident.

As National Park System visitor numbers hit record highs, here's how visitors can adapt for a better experience.

Orange County residents can find free and docent-led activities each week throughout the region’s parks and open spaces.

Health coach and wellness advocate Erika Schlick shares her long journey with Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that can lead to debilitating symptoms. The 44-year-old's symptoms persisted for two ye ...

Last spring, when The New York Times recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. Here are a few worth sharing.