For a look at some of California’s most dramatic stretches of coastline, take an exhilarating drive along California Highway 1, also commonly referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway (or even just “PCH”). Repeatedly rated one of the most scenic drives in the world, the Pacific Coast Highway runs between San Francisco and San Diego.
The Bumpass Hell Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the most popular, family-friendly trails in the park. Traversing alongside a mountain before heading into the forest, the trail enters a fantastic area of geothermal features that is so colorful and active that you simply won’t believe your eyes. It is also the largest hydrothermal area in the park.
It’s no secret that in order to really see Yosemite National Park that you have to get off the beaten path, and there are a ton of Tuolumne Meadows hikes that provide you many opportunities to do so. While there is a lot of things do in Tuolumne Meadows (without venturing far from Tioga Pass, the main road through this part of Yosemite) without even leaving your car, we’re confident that you’ll love the hiking in this wonderful, relatively isolated part of Yosemite National Park.
Over one million people visit Over one million people visit Muir Woods National Monument each year. Since the monument is only about 550 acres, selecting the best hike in Muir Woods commonly involves finding one that allows you to get away from the crowds. Whatever your situation, you want to plan out your time well ahead of your trip to Muir Woods, or risk not getting what you want when visiting this amazing natural land just north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. each year. Since the monument is only about 550 acres, selecting the best hike in Muir Woods commonly involves finding one that allows you to get away from the crowds. Whatever your situation, you want to plan out your time well ahead of your trip to Muir Woods, or risk not getting what you want when visiting this amazing natural land just north of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Parkis a 10-acre stand of the unique teddybear cholla cactus. You really have to see this place to believe it. This easy boardwalk trail is an amazing place to visit anytime of year, but it is especially impressive to see during the cholla cactus bloom (see below for details).
