Posts tagged state park
Stout Memorial Grove - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Today we're hiking the short loop around Stout Memorial Grove in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in Northern California. This trail is filled with old growth giant redwood trees, including the tallest of the bunch, the Stout Tree.

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Big Tree Wayside - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Today we're exploring the Big Tree Wayside in Redwood National and State Parks. This giant redwood tree is found in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and is an easy family friendly hike.

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Fern Canyon - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Today we're taking a stroll through a lush fern filled canyon in the Redwood National & State Parks of Northern California. Fern Canyon in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park showcases a truly unique and gentle hike.

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McWay Falls - Big Sur, CA

McWay Falls along Highway 1 is one of the most magical waterfalls in all of Big Sur, California. Located 35 miles south of Carmel inside of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park along the central coast, this 80 foot waterfall is actually a tide fall during high tide (meaning it pours directly into the Pacific Ocean).

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Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

Welcome to the pristine waters of North Lake Tahoe at Sand Harbor Nevada State Park. The turquoise waters of this top Tahoe attraction is a popular Instagram spot and destination for photographers. Take a swim in the clear blue water, capture pictures, and rock hop from boulder to boulder.

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DL Bliss State Park - Lake Tahoe

Today we're exploring D L Bliss State Park on the California side of Lake Tahoe. This park boasts beautiful views of the lake from Calawee Cove, Lester Beach, and Rubicon Trail. We'll also discover Balancing Rock Nature Trail and the historic Rubicon Point Lighthouse.

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Garrapata Sate Park - Big Sur, CA

Today we're exploring Garrapata State Park along Cabrillo Highway in Big Sur, California. This central coast Highway 1 destination is filled with picturesque rocky shorelines, hiking trails, wildlife, and redwood trees.

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Montaña de Oro State Park

Today we're heading out along the central coast to one of the largest state parks in California, Montana de Oro State Park. Located just 6 miles southwest of Morro Bay near San Luis Obispo, CA, this park boasts a unique habitat that covers over 8,000 acres, including 7 miles of rich shoreline with 3 unique beaches and vibrant tide pools.

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Malibu's Magical El Matador Beach

Located inside Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, El Matador is one of Malibu's most beautiful "not so secret" hidden gems. From striking 100 foot sheer cliff-top views to towering sea stacks, this is a magical beach.

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Burney Falls - The 8th Wonder of the World

Today we're visiting Burney Falls, the "Eight Wonder of the World"...at least that's what President Teddy Roosevelt called this waterfall when he visited. While these falls aren't the tallest or largest in California, they may just be the most spectacular spreading out over 270 feet wide and roaring into a brilliant blue mist filled pool below.

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Red Rock Canyon - CA’s Most Underrated State Park

Red Rock Canyon is one of California's most underrated State Parks. Today I'm exploring the beautiful rock formations, massive cliffs, and vibrant colors of Hagan Canyon Nature Trail and Red Cliffs Trail, both right off Highway 14 north of Mojave in Cantil, CA.

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