The West Coast National Parks cover six states including California, Hawaii (Including the Pacific Islands) Idaho, Nevad ...

The West Coast is one of the most beautiful parts of the US. The views are breathtaking, from looming mountains to sweeping coastlines and scenic deserts and, of course, epic national parks.

Be it the wistful painted deserts, the fanciful red-rock formations, or the world-famous canyons, the American West has always had a particular pull, drawing explorers, prospectors, and now ...

To that end, we’re embarking on a major national parks expansion at SFGATE to deepen the coverage of the American West’s most awe-inspiring outdoor spaces.

Biscayne Bay National Park sits not far from Miami on Florida’s southeast coast and measures 172,971 acres, 95 percent of which is water. The aquamarine waters are home to a large coral reef and ...

Sandstone cliffs splashed in sunset hues of reds and pinks preside over the unique landscape of Zion.This red-rock desert was Utah’s first national park and it’s best known for Angels Landing ...

While Zion National Park is managing summer crowds, 10 spots will see a small fraction of the millions of visitors crowding the most popular parks.

U.S. national parks were once tribal homelands or sacred sites. A new effort hopes tourists will help native peoples maintain those connections.