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fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

California national parks set attendance record, despite controversy

California's nine national parks reached record 12 million visitors in 2025 despite federal shutdown, staff layoffs, and administration directives to remove historical content from displays.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

The West Coast's Biggest State Park Is 1 Hour From Joshua Tree-and It Has Wildflowers and 'California's Grand Canyon'

As a SoCal resident, I visit Anza-Borrego at least once a year to explore the sandstone Slot canyon and surrounding desert, keeping an eye out for animals like chuckwalla lizards and bighorn sheep. Despite its incredibly dry environment (the park averages just four to eight inches of rain a year, and summertime temps routinely hit the hundreds), Anza-Borrego teems with life and opportunities to explore one of the nation's most unique ecosystems.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

These Destinations Are Trending for Solo Travelers in 2026, According to New Data

Solo travelers are increasingly choosing California, with San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego leading domestic booking surges.
Digital life
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Historic NorCal bridge became Instagram famous. Then it got shut down.

Yankee Jims Bridge's popularity surged during the pandemic and led to significant access and safety issues.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

California is No. 1 state for tourism, but may be hit by 'Trump Slump,' Newsom says

California's tourism spending hit a record high in 2024, but expected declines due to tariffs may harm future growth.
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Newsom launches tourism campaign to bring Canadians back to California

Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a tourism campaign targeting Canadians amidst declining visitations due to dissatisfaction with Trump's policies.
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