California has the most national parks of any state in the U.S. There are 9 in California (Alaska comes in a close second with 8). I made it my personal mission to visit all 9 national parks in California, partly for fun, partly out of curiosity. Now after visiting all 9, which ones do I …
With one day in Lassen Volcanic National Park, you can see and do a lot, but you should still prioritize the best stops and hikes in the park. Stick to the scenic Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway and explore the Manzanita Lake and Southwest regions of the park during your day trip. Can you do …
Planning on visiting Redwood National and State Parks? Good choice. The majestic redwood trees along northern California’s jagged moody coastline are a sight to behold. With three days in this area, you can see and do a lot — from hiking to exploring lighthouses to even catching sight of an elk or two. Here’s your …
Death Valley was the last national park in California I visited before I’d seen them all. Why did I save this one for last? I was dragging my feet a little to get to it, just because it’s so far out in the desert, and I wasn’t sure if it would be worth the time …
I visited Lake Manly in 2024. It’s a rare, temporary lake in the driest place in North America. Does that not blow your mind? If you’re wanting to see this incredible phenomenon, follow news alerts from the national park about current conditions. Lake Manly can appear as quickly as it disappears. Here’s everything you should …
Wondering how to do a day trip to Channel Islands National Park? I journeyed to Channel Islands with 12 family members. It was a long day but a good one. After my experience, I put together this guide with everything I wish I knew when I did a day trip to Channel Islands National Park. …
I visited Pinnacles National Park for a day and found its hike to Bear Gulch Cave and Reservoir to be one of my favorite hiking trails I’ve ever done. The park isn’t that big (and it’s actually the smallest national park in California), so I felt that just doing this one hike was enough to …
Planning to visit Joshua Tree National Park? One day in Joshua Tree is plenty of time to see all the highlights of this national park in the California desert. I visited Joshua Tree National Park for one day in December with my mom and grandma, and I thought that was really all the time that …
Visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks must be on your California bucket list. Imposing canyons, cascading waterfalls, wildflower-filled meadows, sweeping viewpoints, and some of the tallest trees in the world. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks have all this and more. I’ve visited all 9 national parks in California, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon …
Kings Canyon National Park often gets overlooked by its impressive neighbor — Sequoia National Park — but it definitely deserves its own recognition, as well. Imposing canyons, cascading waterfalls, wildflower-filled meadows, sweeping viewpoints, and some of the tallest trees in the world. Don’t miss Kings Canyon National Park! It has all this and more. I’ve …
