Garrapata State Park is technically part of Big Sur, even though it is located more on the Monterey coastline than on the Big Sur coastline. This state park has some amazing trails to beautiful beaches and views, but it is not well marked so you have to know what you are looking for or you […]
Garrapata State Park Rocky Ridge Trail in Big Sur
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Andrew Molera State Park Beach Trail in Big Sur
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Andrew Molera State Park is one of the first parks you will see when heading south into Big Sur from Monterey. While it does not have a lot of the stark coastline beauty that some of the other parks have, it is still a great place to get out and do a short hike to […]
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Guide: Hiking, Off Roading, Slot Canyons & Camping
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park encapsulates a large portion of the land in Southern California east of San Diego. This massive park is relatively wild with not many paved roads to its main attractions and with unyielding heat during the summer. That being said, if you plan your time right, there are many amazing experiences to […]
Font’s Point: Anza Borrego State Park’s Best View
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Anza Borrego State Park, in Southern California, is a huge desert with countless adventures to be had. While I have by no means done everything, the view at Font’s Point in the park’s northern section is one of the best views in all of Southern California. The way the ragged ridgelines bend out in front […]
Red Rock Canyon State Park: Hiking, Camping, Rock Formations & Wildflowers
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Red Rock Canyon State Park in Southern California is one of the most beautiful and overlooked state parks in the system. When you try to find out information online about it, you will not see much; but when you show up and see the massive red rock formations, that are unlike any others in California, […]
Where to See Wildflowers in Chino Hills State Park
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This year has been such a great year for rain that the waterfalls were flowing and now the wildflowers are blooming. I had heard on the SoCal Hikers Forum that they were pretty impressive in Chino Hills State Park, so I set out to check it out for myself. It was even better than I […]
Mount Tamalpais: Verna Dunshee Trail & Fire Lookout from East Peak
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Mount Tamalpais is one of the tallest mountains in the San Francisco area, and it provides fantastic opportunities to view the surrounding region from above. It is also a favorite for photographers at the end of the summer as it is where you can get those fantastic views of the fog rolling in from above. […]
Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park
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Located in the town of Weaverville, about an hour outside of Redding, Joss House State Historic Park is a fascinating stop if you happen to find yourself in this area. The history of this unique temple and how well it has been preserved made it much more enjoyable than I even anticipated it being. It […]
Jack London State Historic Park: Wolf House, the Cottage, Silos & Museum
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If you are looking for a place to hike and explore in the Sonoma Valley, then head over to the beautiful Jack London State Historic Park. Built on the property owned by the famous author, this park has miles of trails, lots of historic structures and tons to explore. Here is all the information on […]
Big Basin State Park: Hiking Berry Creek Falls, Silver Falls & Golden Cascade Falls
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In California’s oldest state park, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the Sunset / Sky to Sea Loop is one of the park’s most popular spots to hike. This hike is not for the faint of heart through as it is around 11 miles and it gains almost 2,000 feet during that time. On the trail, […]
