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California boasts nine national parks—more than any other state—and each has its own unique appeal. Death Valley is the biggest, the hottest, and the most foreboding. Joshua Tree possesses an otherworldly charm and so much dynamic flora. If you want to escape civilization, head to the Channel Islands. For big trees, Kings Canyon & Sequoia are both superb. Yosemite National Park is a World Heritage site and it’s easy to see why. Pinnacles is an ideal spot to see endangered California condors while Lassen Volcanic and Redwoods will provide delights both expected and surprising.
- Yosemite National Park’s Updated Reservation Policies
- How to Explore the Channel Islands
- Things to Do in Yosemite National Park
- Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park
- Death Valley National Park
- Things to Do in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- Things to Do in Redwood National Park
- Ways to Play in Joshua Tree National Park
- Things to Do in Death Valley National Park
- Native American Cultural Experiences at National Parks—North
- Native American Cultural Experiences at National Parks—South
- Ways to Play in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- Things to Do in Pinnacles National Park
- 8 Things You May Not Know About California’s National Parks
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