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  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    MLK Day 2026: Free entry announced for 200+ California State Parks

    California will acquire a sprawling former farm property in the San Joaquin Valley and create a new state park for the first time in 13 years. LOS ANGELES - California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that more than 200 state parks will offer free entry …

    Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles - California - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    Don’t Go Now: 10 Tourist Hotspots Experts Say to Avoid—for Now

    You’ve seen the travel warnings. You’ve read the statistics. Maybe you’ve even heard firsthand accounts from those who’ve barely made it back. Still, thousands upon thousands of tourists pack their bags each year and head straight into places where danger …

    Source: Travelbinger - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    9 New Hotels Designed To Impress Discerning Travelers In 2026

    The property blends thoughtful design with immersive wellness programming. Mailena Americans are hitting the roads and taking to the skies in record numbers, both at home and abroad, as the travel bug continues to grow by leaps and bounds. While …

    Source: Forbes - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    National park staff are asking about citizenship status. Here’s why

    By Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — If you’re planning to visit one of the 11 most popular national parks in the U.S., staff might ask a question that could be disquieting: Are you an American citizen? A spokesperson for the Department of the …

    Source: Main Line Media News - Pennsylvania - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    Reservations not required to visit Yosemite National Park to see 'firefall' phenomenon

    From mid to late February, Horsetail Fall may glow orange when it's backlit by sunset, turning it into the "Firefall." Wednesday, January 14, 2026 4:41PM YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KFSN) -- A rare phenomenon draws crowds to Yosemite …

    Source: ABC7 News - California - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    Changes to National Park passes and annual free days

    Due to CHANGES in FEES / FREE DAYS / Non-Resident Fees under the Trump Administration for 2026, we have gathered this information for an easy and clear explanation for our Lyons readers ===ANNUAL ($80) and ONE TIME ($20) PASS is for ONE Park only, …

    Source: The Lyons Recorder - Colorado - Pending
  • Published on 10:10 GMT

    REDWOODS VERSUS SEQUOIAS

    Redwoods in California's coastal mountains get more of the glory including being the official state tree. But redwoods are babes and petite in terms of girth and age compared to their giant sequoia cousins in the Sierra. Both species are unique to …

    Source: Manteca Bulletin - California - Neutral
  • Published on 16:19 GMT

    America's national parks have a strict new ID rule for 2026. Here's what to know

    Sunset at Yosemite National Park - Agaliza/Getty Images If you're planning a trip to one of America's National Parks, you'll want to be aware of some big changes in 2026. One of the biggest is a "resident first" pricing system for …

    Source: AOL - Pending
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    25 Best Things To Do In California (2026 Guide)

    Looking for all the best attractions in the Golden State? Our guide to all the best things to do in California is all you need! A well-known destination that draws in travelers from all over the world, California is home to more than a few world-famous …

    Source: NOMADasaurus - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    The Best Things to Do in Yosemite in Winter (2026 Update)

    From skiing to camping, here are the best things to do in Yosemite in Winter! Known to be one of the most amazing places in the United States, Yosemite National Park attracts millions of visitors every single year and is one of the top things to do in …

    Source: NOMADasaurus - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    With Yosemite ditching reservations for firefall, will it be a mess? Here's what to know

    Yosemite’s firefall — the winter convergence of sunbeams and falling water that has drawn growing crowds to the national park’s Horsetail Falls — will be different this year. At least for those hoping to plan a trip. When skies are clear and Horsetail …

    Source: The Daily Pilot - Calfornia - Pending
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    National park staff are asking about the citizenship status of visitors

    If you’re planning to visit one of the 11 most popular national parks in the U.S. — two of which are in California — staff might ask a question that could be disquieting: Are you an American citizen? A spokesperson for the Department of the Interior said …

    Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    Yosemite Won’t Require Reservations to See ‘Firefall’ This Year

    It’ll be easier for guests to visit Yosemite National Park this winter during the annual “firefall”-viewing window, because the California park says it’s not requiring reservations (unlike previous years). But some people worry that the decision will only …

    Source: Outdoors - Pending
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    Close Encounter in Yosemite—See What Made This Hiker’s Day

    A hiker recently came across a bobcat in Yosemite National Park. He said the encounter made him a bit nervous but also made his whole day. El Sapo Hiker (sapovago on Instagram) shared a video of the bobcat encounter, and it attracted over 90,000 views. [ …

    Source: Outdoors - Pending
  • Published on Jan 13, 2026

    New National Park Fee Is Causing Miles-Long Lines and Driving Visitors Away, Staff Say

    A new surcharge for non-U.S. citizens at 11 major national parks is causing long entrance lines, visitor turnarounds, and legal challenges, park employees say. A new surcharge for non-U.S. citizens to enter some of the most popular national parks has …

    Source: Fodors Travel Guide - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    Doug McConnell, interpreter of Northern California, has died, aged 80

    Doug McConnell, who died on January 13, 2026, spent decades using local television to help Northern Californians see their landscapes as shared civic assets rather than scenery, making conservation legible, practical, and personal. Best known for Bay Area …

    Source: Mongabay - Neutral
  • Published on 07:58 GMT

    Inmate Photos of the Week (#3-26)

    I typically pick an image of a solo rider on the precipice of a challenging landscape as the feature for Pic of the Week. It’s the narrative of the Hero’s Journey I’ve been raised on that sells the plot. Answer the call to adventure, cross the threshold, …

    Source: Adventure Rider - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    Four major sports events worth travelling for this year – and how to make a holiday out of them

    Travelling internationally for blockbuster sporting events – sports tripping, if you will – has been bigger over the last couple of years than it ever was before. And the concept makes so much sense: if you’re journeying far and wide for a match, game, …

    Source: Time Out - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    How to book a campsite at Yosemite this summer if you don't get one on release day

    Coveted campsite reservations in Yosemite National Park open up for late May and early June on Jan. 15. Visitors can reserve a spot through recreation.gov. on release day, but should have an account set up ahead of time. If previous years are any …

    Source: KCRA Sacramento's Channel 3 - Pending

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