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Outdoors in California

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outdoors in California : the essentials
Lakes in Los Angeles
Echo Park Lake
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Echo Park Lake is a pleasant space in Los Angeles, with a beautiful lake, a path that loops around the body of water, grass to pic
Lakes in Oakland
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Lakes in Yosemite National Park
Emerald Pool
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Located on top of the Vernal Falls is the Emerald Pool of Yosemite National Park. It is accessible via the John Muir Trail and Mis
Viewpoints in Newport Beach
Viewpoints in San Francisco
Golden Gate Promenade
When in San Francisco, seeing the Golden Gate Bridge is a must. But where's the best place to get some photos of it? I love Golden
Nature Reserves in San Simeón
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
Elephant Seal Rookery is definitely a worthwhile stop if you’re driving along the Central Coast. Right near San Simeon, this spot
Hiking in Three Rivers
General Sherman Tree Trail
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The trees are massive and beautiful. there's all the best trees on one trail also.
Viewpoints in Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Hall Observation Deck
In search of a panoramic view of Los Angeles? Look no further than the observation deck on the 27th floor of Los Angeles City Hall
Gardens in San Francisco
Presidio Park
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Presidio Park, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is a stretch of park, woods, and trails which stretches from Paci
Bays in Half Moon Bay
Pillar Point Harbor
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Just around the point from here lies world famous surf spot, Mavericks.
Lakes in Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead
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Small but nice. There's a McDonald's right on the side of the lake, you can enjoy the wonderful view all day, just pay for a cup o
Viewpoints in Loma Mar
Hiker's Hut, Sam McDonald Park
You can't do better than the Hikers Hut for a truly tranquil short getaway - and incredibly cheap! The sunsets are to die for, wi
Viewpoints in South Lake Tahoe
Logan Shoals Vista Point
Logan Shoals Vista Point is located at South Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America, which means there
Nature Reserves in Valley Springs
Beaver Creek Nature Area
Beaver Creek Nature Area in South Dakota is a great place to take the dog and go for a walk. There is plenty of parking and good i
Nature Reserves in Los Angeles
Vista Hermosa Natural Park
Most photos of Los Angeles skyscrapers are taken with the 110 Freeway involved in one way or another, but the view from Vista Herm
Hiking in Morada
Scenic Road Walkway
A winding pathway between beautiful homes and inviting beaches, the scenic road surrounds you in local plant and animal life. Ther
Nature Reserves in Death Valley Junction
Nature Reserves in Death Valley Junction