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After three surfers were killed in Ensenada, travelers may be wondering what kind of safety and security measures are in place for travel to the Mexican state of Baja California. Experts offer their insights and advice.

With crowds overrunning the U.S.’s most popular national parks, head to these alternative parks, forests, and natural wonders instead.

This past year, we daydreamed about, googled, and planned trips to these places more than any others.

The National Park Service unveiled a revamped calendar for when Americans can enter the national parks for free in 2026, dropping Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth for Flag Day (also President Trump’s birthday) and Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday.

Basing yourself near the actual soccer stadiums, not the marquee cities, will save time, lessen the crowds, and unlock local experiences.

Updated for Route 66’s 100-year anniversary, the American Indigenous Tourism guide highlights cooking classes, murals, museums, and guided hikes along the road.

From lesser-known wine regions to waterfalls, discover the Golden State’s hidden treasures when you join the CA STAR program.

The California State Librarian talks about the most surprising things you can check out of a library, cool road trips around the state, plus the best local libraries to visit in California.

The grove of roughly 500 trees—some of the oldest in the world—was largely unscathed by the Washburn Fire.

Get away from the city with one of these close-by destinations throughout Northern and Central California.

From vintage and thrift shops to independent boutiques, support small businesses when you shop off the beaten path in Pasadena. Plus, where to eat.

The U.S. Forest Service issued an order to temporarily close all of the state’s national forests until mid-September.

Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.

California dreaming? Make it a reality at one or more of these unmissable spots.

As the U.S. State Department issues a worldwide travel alert, is it safe to travel to the Middle East? What about Europe? Security experts offer their advice.