Best California Trips for 2023 Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for the best trips in California to take in 2023. Listed out in this article are 6 top road trips to take during each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. We'll explore mountain adventures in Yosemite and Lassen Volcanic National Park, as well as beach destinations in Big Sur. We'll head to the desert to discover unique landscapes in Death Valley.

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Devastated Area Interpretive Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide about hiking the Devastated Area Interpretive Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. Learn about the trail distance and the interpretive panels, such as the one with Loomis and his "Hot Rock" photograph. See pictures of Lassen Peak, large volcanic rocks, and the forest that is recovering from the Lassen Peak volcano eruption.

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Subway Cave & Spattercone Trail - Lassen National Forest

We're celebrating National Forest Week by exploring two easy hikes in Lassen National Forest in Northern California. The Subway Cave Lava Tubes and Spatter Cone Nature Trail are two of the most unique and easily accessible volcanic trails in California.

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Top 9 Hikes in California National Parks

Today we're taking a look at 9 of my favorite hikes in each of the 9 national parks found in California. I'm also including the top 5 trails in each park to equip you as you head out on your next adventure. Join me as we head out to Yosemite, Redwood, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Death Valley, Channel Islands, Pinnacles, and Joshua Tree.

Sulphur Works - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Today we're exploring the remnants of an ancient California volcano at Sulphur Works in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Right off the highway we'll see and smell the hydrothermal activity with the many boiling mudpots, steam vents, and the unique colorful landscape.

A Weekend in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Today we're exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. This underrated National Park has so much to offer, including ancient and dormant volcanoes, hydrothermal activity, prestine lakes, and abundant wildlife. Sign up for a FREE Travel Guide for a perfect weekend adventure.

Bumpass Hell Hydrothermal Hike

Today we're exploring Bumpass Hell, the largest hydrothermal area in Lassen Volcanic National Park. This hike is 3 miles filled with colorful boiling mud pots and large steam vents. Along the trail we'll have great views of Lassen Peak, Lake Helen, and Brokeoff Mountain.