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Of the 63 national parks in the United States, about a third are free to visit every day of the year.

Just outside the northwest gate to Yosemite National Park, a stylish new lodge invites guests to admire the serene beauty of California’s mountain meadows in every season.

The popular park’s reservation system had been in limbo, but the National Park Service has unveiled details for the 2025 season, and all bookings will open on May 6—so mark your calendars.

A change of scene is as good as a rest.

California’s desert oasis is abuzz with fresh new hotels and recently refreshed resorts, making now the perfect time for a Palm Springs getaway.

Customized itineraries, social stories, and sensory kits help families pull off a seamless visit.

Amtrak routes like the Empire Builder and the California Zephyr deliver you straight to the country’s wildest places.

From grape-stomping to guided hikes, these ideas prove wine country can be fun for kids, too.

Catch the sunrise on canyon hikes, take an aerial tram to a forested mountaintop, then squeeze in a few rounds of night golf on a world-renowned course in Greater Palm Springs.

Come for the waterfalls and wildflowers; stay for the festivals and live music.

As California’s massive snowpack starts to melt, most of Yosemite Valley—the central hub of Yosemite National Park—will be closed starting April 28. Here’s what’s closed and what remains open in the park.

These parks may not have the same international reputation as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular.

Skip the views of seemingly endless interstate for an inspiring expanse of blue.

Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.

Kind Traveler launches first statewide regenerative travel initiative to help travelers give back to communities across California.