Experience one of Northern California’s best hikes on the James Irvine Trail, located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

This well-marked, beginner-friendly trail winds through towering redwood groves and ends at the stunning Fern Canyon beach. With a gentle 450-foot elevation gain and a 9-mile round trip, it’s a ...

Fern Canyon Trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Orick, Calif., greets visitors with 50-foot-tall walls covered in ferns.

There are already too many lists of things you should see, yet I’m going to make another: Sights that are so beautiful, they still exceed even the most hyped expectations.

Another top California outdoor attraction, Fern Canyon, now requires a permit By Amy Graff , Senior News Editor Updated March 22, 2022 6:27 a.m. In springtime, Fern Canyon explodes with greenery.

Fern Canyon is one of my favorite wild places in California, and I am far from alone on this matter. Ensconced in Redwood National and State Parks, located about 300 miles north of San Francisco ...

Fern Canyon came highly recommended from a few different people when my wife, Cammie, and I told them we planned to tour the northern California redwoods for our August honeymoon.

Twenty years after “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” hit movie theaters, fans can still find a real-life backdrop for the sci-fi sequel at northern California’s Fern Canyon.Tucked away in ...