California National Parks

Explore California’s National Parks

My Favorite!

Yosemite National Park

Tunnel View in Yosemite in winter with a dusting of snow on the forest trees and the granite cliffs

Visiting Yosemite in Winter: What to expect and things to do

Famous Tunnel View of Yosemite with El Capital and Half Dome in the distance and a canopy of forest in the front

My epic 2 days in Yosemite Itinerary (covers all the main attractions!)

The Ahwahnee hotel exterior view in Yosemite National Park

My experience staying at The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite

Lower Yosemite Waterfall flowing with full force and falling on rocks below

My experience hiking the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail

Still water of Mirror Lake in Yosemite reflecting the surrounding scenery of cliffs and trees and a large boulder in the lake

My experience hiking the Mirror Lake Trail in Yosemite

Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park - tall narrow waterfall surrounded by granite cliffs

My Visit to Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park

Amazing old-growth redwood forests!

Redwood National Park

A suspension bridge with net guards and wooden floors between redwood trees at Trees of Mystery

My visit to Trees of Mystery: A unique redwoods attraction!

Fern Canyon Trail, featuring towering canyon walls covered in lush green ferns, a slowing stream and fallen tree trunks on the trail

14 Best Hikes in Redwood National and State Parks

A peaceful view of Stout Memorial Grove with towering redwood trees, tree trunks lying on the sides of the trail

My visit to Stout Grove in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Outside of our cottage with a picnic table at Requa Inn in Klamath

Where to Stay in Redwood National and State Parks

A narrow unpaved dirt road on Howland Hill Road, surrounded by towering redwood trees.

17 Incredible Things to do in Redwood National and State Parks

A beautiful dirt trail through a redwood grove at Founders Grove Nature Trail

The ancient Founders Grove on Avenue of the Giants Drive

A beautiful drive through towering giant redwood trees on both sides

Avenue of the Giants: Scenic Redwoods Drive

Fern Canyon Trail, featuring towering canyon walls covered in lush green ferns with a shallow stream running through the trail.

Incredible Fern Canyon hike in Redwood National Park

A peaceful view of Stout Memorial Grove with towering redwood trees, tree trunks lying on the sides of the trail

3 days in Redwood National Park Itinerary covering all the parks!

Known for its unique desert landscape and lowest elevation point!

Death Valley National Park

Colorful Hills with green, red, pink, white and brown colors at Death Valley's Artist's Palette vista point

Top 10 Things to Do in Death Valley for First-time Visitors

View of the Badlands and mountains at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park

Our Amazing One day in Death Valley Itinerary

Hidden Gem!

Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California

Lassen Peak and green trees reflecting in the clear water of a lake

My epic Lassen Volcanic National Park Itinerary for 1-3 days

Hidden Gem!

Pinnacles National Park in Central California

Huge boulder lodged between rocks and hiking trail on Bear Gulch Cave Trail in Pinnacles National Park

Bear Gulch Cave Trail and Reservoir Hike in Pinnacles

Off the Southern California Coast

Channel Islands National Park

Scenic but foggy view of Potato Harbor Overlook on the Channel Islands, with dramatic cliffs surrounding a tranquil, turquoise bay

Potato Harbor Overlook and Cavern Point Loop – Best hike on Channel Islands National Park

Scenic view of Scorpion Cove at Channel Islands National Park, featuring a ferry approaching the pier, with clear blue waters surrounded by rocky cliffs.

An Incredible Day trip to Channel Islands National Park