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  National Memorial

  Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

  California

  On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 m…

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  National Park Service site

  Presidio of San Francisco

  California

  For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military campaigns to World Fairs and earthquakes, left their mark…

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  National and State Parks

  Redwood National and State Parks

  California

  Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home ha…

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  National Historical Park

  Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

  California

  Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Ma…

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  National Historical Park

  San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

  California

  Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around A…

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  National Recreation Area

  Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

  California

  The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park…

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  National Parks

  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  California

  Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore the…

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  National Monument

  Tule Lake National Monument

  California

  Tule Lake National Monument includes both Tule Lake Segregation Center, the largest and most controversial of the sites where Japanese Americans were incarcerated du…

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  National Recreation Area

  Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

  California

  Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear waters are iconic, but this 42,000-acre National Recreation Area offers much more. Explore waterfalls, hike rugged trails, uncover G…

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  National Park

  Yosemite National Park

  California

  Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Si…