Williams rests in California’s Central Valley center, wrapped by farmland and endless blue skies. This farming town provides authentic small-town America where life flows at a pleasant, relaxed speed.

Stockton offers something rare in California—affordable waterfront living. The city is built around a deep water channel connected to the San Francisco Bay. Retirees enjoy strolling along the ...

California is known for its stunning outdoor spaces, but not all great parks get the spotlight they deserve. If you’re ...

Yosemite National Park is open year-round, and each season brings its own adventure. In the summer, you can hike more than ...

If you’re looking to escape the busy city life without traveling too far, exploring small towns in California can be a great.

Funding provided by the state and local partners is keeping Great Smoky Mountains National Park operating during the shutdown. Roads, trails and popular sites such as Cades Cove have remained open to ...

Many national parks are open during the government shutdown, but with limited services. My visit to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks was great but required extra planning ahead. Visitor centers ...

Spingdale • Dark orange signs that read “ENTRANCE FEE DONATIONS” in bold white letters currently dot the walls of Zion National Park’s visitor center. To some visitors, it may be the only real ...

In the settlements along Douala-Edea National Park, a first-class park covering over 2,630 hectares (6,498.87 acres) of land and sea in Cameroon, local fishermen living in Mbiako, Yoyo I, and Yoyo II ...

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Parks remain open but services and visitor centers in Everglades are closed. Some rangers and staff are furloughed, reducing law enforcement and upkeep. Private operators run some tours and ferry ...