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The California State Parks Free Fourth Grade Pass 2026–27 gives eligible families a simple way to explore more of the state without paying the normal
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
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’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
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 preparing to add three new state parks, and this time the spotlight is on the Central Valley. Feather River Park in Yuba County,
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