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It’s hard to be in a bad mood when you’re out on the water. Toss in some perfect weather and a few jaw-dropping landscapes and it’s easy to see why California’s lakes and rivers are so popular. Whether you’re skiing over the azure surface of Lake Tahoe or houseboating on Lake Shasta or fishing for Rainbow trout on June Lake, rest assured that you will be surrounded by natural beauty. California’s many rivers—the American, Sacramento, Russian, Merced, Eel, and Klamath, to name just a few—offer similarly attractive backdrops, along with the added bonus of downstream locomotion.
5 Amazing Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
Find year-round fun in Lake Tahoe, from summer waterskiing and kayaking to winter skiing and après nightlife
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Things to Do in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Discover the Shasta Cascade region’s hissing, boiling volcanic wonderland
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Things to do in Yosemite National Park
Eight must-see sites at California's iconic park in the Sierra Nevada mountains
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Tuolumne County
In quiet towns west of Yosemite National Park, historic preservation mixes with modern appeal
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15 Amazing Outdoor Adventures
California offers endless reasons to get outside and explore
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10 Super-Scenic California Road Trips
Follow these classic routes for magical scenery and worthy stops
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What You Need to Know About California's State and National Parks
As the Golden State's wild places reopen, plan ahead for a safe and successful trip
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California Welcome Center - Ontario
Greater Ontario - the heart of Southern California. Stay here. Go anywhere.
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Hidden Gem: Berkeley's Tilden Park
A little bit of wild space in the middle of San Francisco