Standing under a coast redwood for the first time is hard to describe. The trunk is wider than a car, the canopy disappears into fog, and the forest floor goes quiet in a way few Read more…
If wine country is on your California list, this Napa Valley guide is the place to start. Napa packs more than 400 wineries, a string of distinct small towns, and some of the best food Read more…
A Lake Tahoe winter is the Sierra at its most dramatic: a huge alpine lake ringed by snow-covered peaks, clear cold air, and a long list of ways to play in the snow. This guide Read more…
Joshua Tree National Park is one of California’s most distinctive desert destinations, where twisted Joshua trees, massive granite boulders, and some of the darkest night skies in Southern California come together in a single park. Read more…
A California RV trip is one of the best ways to see the state without unpacking every night. From the cliffs of Highway 1 to the granite valleys of the national parks and the wide-open Read more…
If you want a national park with steaming mud pots, alpine lakes, and a summit you can actually hike, this Lassen Volcanic National Park guide is your starting point. Tucked into the southern Cascade Range Read more…
This Sequoia National Park guide covers both parks in one trip: Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park, managed together as one unit by the National Park Service. If you want giant sequoias, granite Read more…
This Yosemite first timers guide is for visitors who want the classic Yosemite experience without wasting a first trip on parking loops, wrong turns, or trails that do not match their fitness. Yosemite Valley, Glacier Read more…
This Catalina Island guide covers how to get to Santa Catalina Island, what to do in Avalon, when to visit Two Harbors, and how to plan a day trip or an overnight stay. Catalina sits Read more…