Just Go Travel Blog — California

If you are looking for things to do in Death Valley National Park, be prepared-there are a ton.  Covering an area nearly the size of the entire state of Connecticut, Death Valley National Park will keep you busy for days with the amount of exploring there is to do.

From visiting Badwater Basin (which is the lowest elevation in the Western Hemisphere) to the sweeping views offered at the end of a hike to Telescope Peak (the highest point in the park) to everything in between, Death Valley is sure to amaze those who have time to adventure in this incredible, seemingly barren landscape.

It’s rare that you can have a family-friendly hike in a National Park that is quiet and without crowds, but the Tall Trees Grove trail in Redwood National Park is one such rare find.  The Tall Trees Grove, which is controlled by the number of permits issued by the park rangers each day, is a perfect way to spend a few hours. Not only does it include an isolated stand of tall redwood trees, it also has access to a peaceful riverfront.  You can also use this trail as a base for backcountry camping in the vast wilderness.

We believe that Redwood National Park is a beautiful and diverse part to visit, and you won’t be disappointed if you add the Tall Trees Trail to your itinerary while inside the park!

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.