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Plan the Best Weekend Getaways in California
If you’re looking to plan the best weekend getaways in California, head to Northern California’s trailheads, mountains, National Parks, and lakes. This region is filled with natural beauty, charming towns,
Explore the Pacific Crest Trail: Best Hikes in California
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is one of America’s great National Scenic Trails, stretching more than 2,600 miles from the Mexican border in California to the Canadian border in Washington.
The Best Lassen Volcanic National Park Trails for Hiking
From steaming vents to panoramic peaks, Lassen Volcanic National Park shines in autumn. During this transitional season, you’ll find fewer crowds and cooler temperatures for hiking. Cottonwoods and aspens scatter
Start Planning Your California National Parks Road Trip
Whether you’re heading down from the Northwest, making a long drive from the East, or flying in and renting a car, a California National Parks road trip will be an
Visit Lava Beds National Monument in Northern California
Lava Beds National Monument, located in far northeastern California near the Oregon border, is a striking landscape of volcanic features, rugged terrain, and underground adventure. Carved over thousands of years
Visit the Three Best National Parks in California This Fall
The three best national parks in California showcase the state’s incredible natural diversity, ranging from rugged mountain peaks to coastal rainforests to bubbling geothermal terrain. It’s no wonder that exploring
Why You Should Visit Lassen Volcanic Park (Instead of Yosemite)
When planning a trip to Northern California, people tend to go for the big names: Lake Shasta, the Redwood National Forest, and, of course, Yosemite. Some even look further north
Why You Should Visit Lassen Volcanic Park
Lassen Volcanic Park is one of the most spectacular sights in Northern California. As one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, it is a geological goldmine. It is
The Best Time to Hike the Bumpass Hell Trail
The Bumpass Hell Trail leads to the largest hydrothermal area in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Winter conditions persist into late spring, so planning your hike with these conditions in mind