List of California National Parks

One of the main reasons people visit California is to see the nine incredible national parks.  California National Parks are incredibly popular but are also very accessible. Featuring volcanic peaks, strange rock formations, lush meadows and dry deserts, the diversity of the landscape in California comes to life in these national parks. Here is the listContinue reading “List of California National Parks”

One Week – California Central Coast

The California central coast  is known for stunning coastlines, blue oceans, wildlife, and redwood forests  There’s no better way to explore the Golden State than to take a road trip up its coast, stopping at unique coastal towns, big cities, national parks, and everything in between. This One Week on the California Central Coast itineraryContinue reading “One Week – California Central Coast”

One Week in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Kings Canyon and its sister park, Sequoia, are famous for their giant sequoias. These majestic giants have monstrously thick trunks and branches and can live for over 2,500 years. Besides these beautiful trees, the parks also have soaring mountains, deep canyons, roaring rivers, and incredible hiking. Kings Canyon has two separate parts, the Grant Grove VillageContinue reading “One Week in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks”

One Week Itinerary from San Francisco to Sonoma and Napa

If you have one week for a vacation in California, consider the drive from San Francisco to Sonoma and Napa. Sonoma and Napa feature world-class wines, delicious farm-to-fork food, charming small towns, stunning scenery and beautiful, wide-open spaces. I’ve also included some suggestions for the Russian River area just north of the Napa Valley thatContinue reading “One Week Itinerary from San Francisco to Sonoma and Napa”