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Regional Guides & Stories
California State Parks Camping Rules Changed in 2026: What Campers Need to Know
Booking a campsite at a California state park comes with stricter cancellation and no-show rules in 2026. California State Parks changed its reservation policies for
Visiting Yosemite in 2026: What to Know About Entrance Reservations, Camping, and Permits
Planning a Yosemite National Park trip is a little simpler in 2026. Visitors do not need a timed entrance reservation simply to drive into Yosemite
California Michelin Guide 2026: New Stars and Dining Trends Worth Knowing
California’s restaurant scene reached another milestone in 2026. The latest MICHELIN Guide California selection includes 523 restaurants representing 54 cuisine types, reinforcing the state’s position
New Prisoners Harbor Campground Opens on Santa Cruz Island: What Campers Need to Know
California campers have a new reason to look beyond the mainland in 2026. Channel Islands National Park is opening Prisoners Harbor Campground on Santa Cruz
California Is Adding Three New State Parks: What to Know About the Central Valley Expansion
California is preparing to add three new state parks, and this time the spotlight is on the Central Valley. Feather River Park in Yuba County,
Highway 1 Is Open Again: How to Plan a Big Sur Road Trip in 2026
California’s Highway 1 through Big Sur is once again one of the most talked-about road trips in the state. After years of landslide-related closures and
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