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 boasts nine national parks—more than any other state—and each has its own unique appeal. Death Valley is the biggest, the hottest, and the most foreboding. Joshua Tree possesses an otherworldly charm and so much dynamic flora. If you want to escape civilization, head to the Channel Islands. For big trees, Kings Canyon & Sequoia are both superb. Yosemite National Park is a World Heritage site and it’s easy to see why. Pinnacles is an ideal spot to see endangered California condors while Lassen Volcanic and Redwoods will provide delights both expected and surprising.
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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 Pinnacles National Park
Mix a little adventure into your National Park experience with these five ideas
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Things to Do in Death Valley National Park
Experience the famous extremes of Death Valley National Park, home to the lowest point in North America
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Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park
A haven for artists, hipster transplants, and the ascent-obsessed, this national park has an allure all its own
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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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