Joshua Tree National Park is the second largest national park in the state of California, and sits in the southeastern portion of the state. The park lies where the Mohave and Colorado deserts meet, making Joshua Tree an incredibly special place. If you’ve been dreaming of seeing Joshua Tree in person, these interesting facts might help …
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There is a lot to see in California, and in fact, the state holds the title for being the state with the most National Parks: nine! One of these Californian National Parks is the Pinnacles National Park, which is in central California, with a total acreage of around 26,600 acres and altitudes of over 3,300 …
The year is 1849 when gold seekers stray into a 120-mile basin on their way to the famous California gold mines. After a two-month deadly ordeal in the basin, one of the survivors, while standing on a mountain, looks at the basin and utters the words, “Goodbye, Death Valley.” That’s how the name, Death Valley, …
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are located in the Sierra Mountains of California. It is mostly a roadless wilderness, but there are some scenic spots where you can access it by road. Here are some interesting facts about the two parks. Save money on your national park visits with the America the Beautiful Pass. …
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Malibu is a gem in Southern California. The hot weather, rolling oceans, and sparkling beaches make it a no-brainer destination for any lover of fun in the sun. The beaches of Malibu are spectacular, but there’s plenty of fun to be had inland as well. Malibu has hills filled with dreamy vistas and seafront lookouts …
If you’re looking for some fun ways to spend an active weekend in the state of California, there is no shortage of national parks where you can enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, camping and hiking (just to name a few). And while I think everyone thinks about places like Joshua Tree for such weekends, there …
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One of the best things about living in Southern California, or even just visiting the area, is the excellent year round weather. If you enjoy spending time outside, then there is no better place to be. Granted, the air quality is not that great, so some days it is not in your best interest to …
