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The hiking trails, waterfalls and mountains full of diverse wildlife make this national park one of the country’s most picturesque.

Much of the nation’s produce comes from the fertile valleys in this area bordered by the Sierras and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Hike through this scenic park for its excellent views and beaches and browse the fascinating exhibits in the visitor center.

This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.

This part of Death Valley National Park is made up of an otherworldly terrain of clay, sand and the surrounding mountains.

Stand on the lowest elevation in North America when you visit this spectacular salt flat beside the Black Mountains in the heart of Death Valley.

Walk amid some of the finest redwood scenery on the planet and then visit a waterfall via this natural path. 

Venture to the wild heart of California, a land of abundant natural beauty, vast national parks and towns steeped in Gold Rush history.

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

Get your camera ready for the panoramic vistas from atop the Black Mountains, widely considered some of the best views in Death Valley National Park.

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Discover thousands of plants inside the historic centerpiece of San Diego’s Balboa Park, which was originally built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition.

If a place has one of the “best drives on earth”, you’d be mad not to check it out.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Get your camera ready for the panoramic vistas from atop the Black Mountains, widely considered some of the best views in Death Valley National Park.

With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

The answer to a mystery that has puzzled scientists for decades lies in this dry lakebed, which is speckled with rocks that seem to move by themselves.

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Get your camera ready for the panoramic vistas from atop the Black Mountains, widely considered some of the best views in Death Valley National Park.

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Experience a surge of amazement when you visit this lookout that offers views of significant portions of this famous park.