Mount Diablo State Park is a Bay Area treasure and an ecological gem offering lots of activities for those who love the outdoors.

Mount Diablo State Park superintendent Roland Gaebert stands atop of the summit of Mount Diablo on Dec. 7, 2012. Gaebert will be retiring after 16 and a half years of service.

MOUNT DIABLO — A recent wildfire that blackened 3,100 acres has sparked debate about a state decision 24 years ago to end most cattle grazing in this big state park on a mountain ...

Mount Diablo State Park in Contra Costa County reopened on Monday, two days after the fire was fully contained. Park officials tell the Contra Costa Times that visitors should avoid any burned areas.

The fire, near Marsh Creek Road between Morgan Territory and Deer Valley roads east of Mount Diablo State Park, began around 12:30 a.m. and scorched 4 acres before being brought under control ...

Part of Mt. Diablo State Park will be closed to the public for five months for the nesting season of American peregrine falcons.

The North Gate Road and entrance to Mount Diablo State Park will close beginning Friday because of construction that will last through the summer.

The blaze in Mt. Diablo State Park in Contra Costa County has burned more than 3,700 acres as of Monday night, up from about 800 acres the previous day when it broke out.

Mount Diablo State Park in Contra Costa County reopened on Monday, two days after the fire was fully contained. Park officials tell the Contra Costa Times that visitors should avoid any burned areas.

Warmer weather means more active snakes, according to California State Parks. With summer approaching, Mount Diablo State Park has provided a list of snake safety tips for hikers and park-goers.

Mount Diablo opened as a state park in 1931, and the Civilian Conservation Corps built its picnic areas, campgrounds, hiking trails, ranger residences, summit building, etc.

Mt. Diablo State Park superintendent Roland Gaebert sits atop of the summit of Mount Diablo State Park, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. Gaebert will be retiring after 16 and a half years of ...