Mirror-still Manzanita Lake frames Lassen Peak in postcard perfection. Paddle or stroll the shoreline, then visit Reflection Lake for a quieter view of Chaos Crags and alpine calm.Read More
Feel the heat at Sulphur Works, where steam vents and bubbling mudpots hiss beside the sidewalk. It’s your first up-close look at Lassen’s volcanic energy, smelly, steamy, and unforgettable.Read More
At Little Hot Springs Valley Overlook, steam rises from a hidden basin below, one of Lassen’s active geothermal zones. You can’t hike in, but the sweeping view captures the park’s volcanic heart (and maybe a critter soaking up the warmth).Read More
Arch Rock is a sculpted slice of desert magic. A short, easy walk leads to this natural granite arch, perfect for photos and a bit of light scrambling.Read More
At Keys View, the desert goes wide. Look out over the Coachella Valley, spot the San Andreas Fault, and catch a desert sunset that lights up the whole sky.Read More
Don’t let the name fool you, Hall of Horrors is all fun. Wind through narrow rock corridors, explore hidden passageways, and scramble through one of Joshua Tree’s most unique formations.Read More
Perhaps the most famous photo spot along the Big Sur coastline, Bixby Bridge is one of the tallest single-span bridges in the world, rising to a height of 280 feet above the canyon floor.Read More
Perhaps the most famous photo spot along the Big Sur coastline, Bixby Bridge is one of the tallest single-span bridges in the world, rising to a height of 280 feet above the canyon floor.Read More
El Capitan’s striking granite face dominates the west side of Yosemite Valley, and continues to inspire rock climbers to summit its 3,000 feet granite walls.Read More
Giant Sequoias are the biggest trees in the world, and Mariposa Grove is one of the best places in Yosemite to walk amongst these towering giants.Read More
Glacier Point offers one of the best panoramic views across Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, and it’s especially wondrous at sunrise or sunset.Read More
Hetch Hechy is a less-visited area of Yosemite that's well worth a visit, with roaring spring waterfalls, the 30' tall O’Shaughnessy Dam, fishing and hiking trails.Read More
Who here loves artichokes? Well I’ve got to say I don’t mind them, so long as they are prepared really well. It’s a favorite in Mediterranean cuisine. If you’ve never tried one, then it’s something you should have at least once, best served as an appetizer, maybe at a finer local restaurant. California’s agricultural...Read More
