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12 Top Things to Do in Redwood National & State Parks

Bram — Fri, 23 May 2025 14:07:00 +0000

Home to the tallest trees on Earth, many of which soar more than 350 feet above the forest floor below, the Redwood National and State Parks are unique in the world. This four-park complex preserves some of the last remaining groves of coast redwoods. Other attractions include a rugged coastline, prairies and wildlife.

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9 Best Hikes in Redwood National Park & State Parks

Bram — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:08:00 +0000

From strolling through a forest of giant old-growth redwoods to walking around Roosevelt elk-inhabited prairies and hiking along pristine coastline, these amazing hikes in Redwood National and State Parks allow you to explore the various landscapes of this UNESCO-protected parks complex in Northern California.

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Guide to the 2024 Anza-Borrego Desert Wildflowers Bloom

Bram — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

In March, millions of flowers spring into bloom in the Southern California desert parks, most notably in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, carpeting the desert floor with all kinds of colors, from white and yellow to purple and blue.

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Top 13 Coolest State Parks in Oregon

Bram — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 23:15:30 +0000

When visiting Oregon, the question is not if you’ll be spending time outdoors, but simply where you’ll do that. Dotted with spectacular natural areas, from sprawling national forests and Crater Lake—the state’s only national park—to countless amazing state parks, Oregon caters to all types of outdoor enthusiasts. Looking to explore pristine mountainscapes? Or want to...

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11 Amazing State and National Parks Near Las Vegas, Nevada

Bram — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:11:00 +0000

Those who aren’t interested in gambling or partying all night long will still find plenty of fun things to do around Las Vegas. It’s actually one of America’s best places to visit (and live) if you’re into hiking and rock climbing. The many state and national parks near Las Vegas make it a dream destination for lovers of the outdoors.

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Explore Southern California’s Desert Parks On This Epic Road Trip

Bram — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:00:13 +0000

I might kick in an open door with this, but California is much more than sandy beaches, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, and tech start-ups. The third-largest state in America, after Alaska and Texas, California is incredibly, exceptionally diverse.

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