Jug Handle State Reserve can be found along the coast of Mendocino County. The Ecological Staircase is a wave-cut nature trail that spans 2.5 miles and is self-guided. It is located within a park that is 769 acres in size and was built by glaciers, …

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park is a protected natural area in California that features a unique desert woodland ecosystem with Joshua trees and junipers, offering recreational activities such as Hiking and birdwatching. The Ripley Desert Woodland was included in the State Parks system …

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park is near Chico, California. It has day-use activities like fishing, picnicking, hikes, launching boats, and floating down the beautiful Sacramento River. The park, named after General John Bidwell, is a good place to see animals like eagles, red foxes, and sturgeon. …

Auburn State Recreation Area spans 40 miles (64 km) along California’s North and Middle Forks of the American River. In the heart of the gold country, the Auburn State Recreation Area runs more than 40 miles along the North and Middle Forks of the American …

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve and Austin Creek State Recreation Area share the same entrance. Its geography contrasts sharply with the deep, ancient redwood forest below, with wide forests, undulating hills, and meadows. Tree-lined ravines cooled by perennial streams, grassy hillsides burnished golden by summer’s …

Barr Lake State Park has a longstanding reputation as a fantastic place to observe avian life. The lake is surrounded by a trail that provides great opportunities to see local species and cast a line. Barr Lake State Park opened to the public in 1977 …

Boyd Lake State Park is widely regarded as one of the best places in northern Colorado for various water activities. Long’s Peak and the other mountains that comprise the Continental Divide are covered with snow in this image and may be seen from the lake, …

Benbow Lake State Recreation Area is a scenic outdoor destination in California. It features a beautiful lake, camping sites, hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and recreational activities for visitors. The dam served two purposes: it generated electricity, and it formed Benbow Lake. The Benbow family, eager …

Brannan Island State Recreation Area in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is a labyrinth. It’s a haven for swimming, boating, fishing, and seeing native flora and fauna. The Sacramento and San Joaquin River Delta is a complex network of rivers. Brannan Island State Recreation Area is …

Butano State Park is a destination that offers peace and seclusion because of its location within a canyon that is filled with redwood trees. The park is a mecca for people who enjoy being outside because it covers 2,200 acres and has miles of hiking …