California is a huge landmass and it has more national parks than any other state! As luck would have it, the most populous state in the United States also has a ton of wilderness to explore.
We wrote these guides to help you get away from the hustle and bustle of California’s cities and see what the Golden State’s backcountry has to offer.
Overview Note: Indian Canyons has recently re-opened after closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Andreas Canyon is a natural desert oasis near Palm Springs in…
Overview Taft Point is an overlook at the top of a 3500-foot cliff with breathtaking views of El Capitan and Yosemite Valley. At the…
Overview The hike to Upper and Lower Lola Montez Lakes features a moderate climb to the first lake and a more advanced, technical scramble…
Note: In response to COVID-19, Bear Gulch Cave is closed to visitation. For more info visit the official Pinnacles National Park site. Overview This short…
Overview Fortynine Palms Oasis is a natural palm oasis set in a canyon at the northern edge of Joshua Tree National Park. The parking…
Overview Pushawalla Palms is a natural palm oasis found at Thousand Palms Oasis in the Coachella Valley Preserve. It's one of several oases that…
Trip Data Dates: Fri, Aug 18, 2018 to Sat, Aug 25, 2018 Route: Custom loop in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Weather: Sunny, with highs…
Overview The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne (To All o' Me) is a deep canyon formed by the Tuolumne River and is located in…
