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Yosemite National Park remains open despite the ongoing government shutdown. I spent two days exploring and found the ...

California is full of natural spots that feel like they’ve been untouched by time. If you’re looking to escape crowded ...

I began at the end. The Chōishi-michi pilgrimage route is an amazing 12-mile trail that winds its way up through the forest from ...

Mount Tamalpais State Park in Mill Valley stands as California’s ultimate escape hatch – a 2,571-foot mountain sanctuary that feels worlds away from everything, despite being a mere breath from San ...

Wildlife enthusiasts find Mount Tam to be a natural treasure hunt, with opportunities to spot black-tailed deer grazing in meadows, coyotes trotting along hillsides, and if luck is on your side, the ...

Muir Woods National Monument has secured enough private donations to remain open until Nov. 11, but park workers worry that ...

Tour operators have donated almost $84,000 to keep Muir Woods National Monument open for at least another week during the ...

"I don't think we're going to be able to give more funds," said a vendor who has spearheaded fundraising to keep the park open. "We don't make that money during that time." ...

The federal site, which had closed because of the government shutdown, will allow public access through Oct. 31.

After three weeks of closure during the shutdown, private operators are funding 10 days of free entry to Muir Woods as ...

Now entering its second week, the federal government shutdown has resulted in many San Francisco Bay Area landmarks and attractions closing their doors. Last year, San Francisco alone drew an ...