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outdoors in California : the essentials

Nature Reserves in Yosemite National Park

Cathedral Lake

Yosemite National Park, the first National Park to be declared by the federal government, is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain

Bays in Point Reyes Station

Point Reyes

This is the best day trip to make from San Francisco by car. It takes about two hours, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and then fo

Forests in Weott

Humboldt Redwoods State Park

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Nature Reserves in Los Angeles

Point Fermin Park

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What a gem in Los Angeles’ South Bay region! Point Fermin Park offers a Northern California/Central California type of feel right

Valleys in Winterhaven

Imperial Valley

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Return of the Jedi, Independence Day, Stargate, and Into the Wild are just some of the films that have been filmed in the dunes of

Skiing in Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Ski Resort

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If you come to Mammoth Ski Resort in the winter, you won't have much more to do in this area than ski. It's quite possible that th

Nature Reserves in Big Sur

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

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The Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is found in the region of Big Sur. It is worth stopping the car to take some photos, and go fo

Lakes in Twain Harte

Hetch Hetchy Lake

Hetch Hetchy Lake is a huge artificial lake created by a dam, high up in the mountains. It takes about twenty minutes down a windy

Lakes in South Lake Tahoe

Spider Lake

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This magical place is only accessible by 4x4 or foot. The water is so clear you can see the bottom, more than 3 meters, but it is

Lakes in South Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay State Park

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Emerald Bay lookout point is part of Emerald Bay State Park in Lake Tahoe, California. It is located along US 89, on the southwest

Waterfalls in Thousand Oaks

Paradise Falls

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Paradise Falls is a moderate 2.5-mile hike that’s a pleasant little gem in Southern California. It’s best to go in the morning, es

Gardens in Los Angeles

Lake Hollywood Park

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Nature Reserves in Los Angeles

Grand Park

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Open spaces are hard to come by in Downtown Los Angeles, so Grand Park is a huge breath of fresh air. The park spans over three bl

Viewpoints in Los Angeles

Hollywood Bowl Overlook

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This turnout on Mulholland Drive provides a stunning view of the City of Angels. From here you can see the 101, the famous cluster

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Forests in Crescent City

Grove of Titans

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A secret grove of the largest Redwoods hides in the woods outside Crescent City. Protected by locals and scientists, a select few

Hiking in Poway

Potato Chip Rock

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There’s a lot of hype about this hike because of the potato chip-looking rock at the end, but it’s really much cooler in photograp

Nature Reserves in California City

Moro Rock

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Canyons in Death Valley

Mosaic Canyon

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When in Death Valley, Mosaic Canyon is a must-see. If you’re short on time, it’ll be difficult to hike the whole trail. Regardless

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