There’s no shortage of public land to explore in America, but when it comes to unforgettable scenery, easy access, and ...

Visiting a national park often involves scanning the horizon for charismatic animals. And most visitors arrive with a mental checklist of ones they hope to encounter. Bison blocking the road or elk ...

California’s latest homelessness fix is barely dry — and it’s already lighting a fuse. A new state law that kicked in on New Year’s Day lets homeless and indigent drivers wipe away parking tickets — ...

Fish for bass from the riverbank or spend the night in a tent or RV at this quiet waterfront recreation area in California's ...

Skip the national park crowds and sleep under the stars at these state-run gems.

Getting outside and being more active are common New Year’s resolutions for 2026. For people who live in California, those resolutions should be pretty easy to keep. The Golden States is home to nine ...

CHARGES WITH A HATE CRIME ENHANCEMENT. DIVE TEAMS RECOVERED A BODY FROM LAKE NATOMA TODAY. THE STATE PARKS DEPARTMENT SAYS PERSONAL BELONGINGS WERE FOUND NEXT TO THE WATER LINE ALONG THE AMERICAN ...

Shortly after the Christmas gifts are unwrapped and the holiday feast is consumed the same question arises every year: What are we going to do for New Year’s Eve? Fortunately, Southern California ...

Advocates suing to reverse administration’s surcharge system that has led to passport checks and angry visitors A new $100 fee for foreign tourists entering US national parks has triggered chaos and ...

The Union publishes Club News each Saturday. To share the latest from your western Nevada County club or organization, email readers@theunion.com. Unfortunately only a small fraction of club ...