California’s National Parks

Whether you’re traveling out west or a state native, these national parks display California’s unique ability for the ocean waters to meet the mountain ranges. What west coast trails will you adventure this summer?

1.) Yosemite National Park

Famous for its waterfalls, meadows, and natural rock formations, this national park is accessible by car year around. Things to do include camping, backpacking the wilderness, hiking, guided tours, informative programs, biking trails, birdwatching, fishing, horseback riding, recreational areas, rock climbing, water activities and winter sports. 

2. Lassen Volcanic National Park

This incredible destination has steaming fumaroles, meadows covered in wildflowers, clear lakes, and is known for its various volcanoes. It is best to adventure in the summer months and see how hot water has continued to shape these landscapes. 

3. Redwood National Park and State Parks

Best known as home to the tallest trees on earth, this park also has 40 miles of coastline to explore. Prairie lands, oak woodlands, and wild rivers are home to a variety of wildlife.

4. Joshua Tree National Park

Experience stargazing and unique geological features in this southern California wilderness. The Mojave desert sits in the northern region of this park, experiencing long periods of freezing temperatures and receives less rainfall in the summertime than the Colorado desert. It makes up the southern region and has a lower elevation, experiencing monsoon seasons. 

5. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

The weather varies in this park due to elevation changes but you can experience snowfall or blooming flowers in the foothills. This park offers a shuttle bus service that makes stops at various trails so you can adventure mountains, canyons, caverns, and the largest volume trees in the world.

6. Channel Islands National Park

You have to be well prepared to visit this park but there are a variety of activities to indulge in such as hiking, camping, water sports, birdwatching, or capturing the surrounding nature. If you are an experienced backpacker and enjoy backcountry camping then take advantage of the Del Norte campsite on Santa Cruz Island.

7. Death Valley National Park

Considered that largest national park in the states behind Alaska, over 90% of this park is conserved wilderness so plan your visit ahead of time. But don’t let the name of this park fool you as there are many natural water sources called Oases here that support a variety of wildlife.

8. Pinnacles National Park

This outdoor landscape resulted from millions of years of volcanic lava flowing creating eye catching geological features. Adventure this park with rock climbing, cave exploring, or hiking with a variety of trails to choose from for all levels.

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