Camping in the Redwoods National and State Parks (RNSP), a system of protected reserves in northern California's coastal ranges, offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the most magnificent forests anywhere: the fog-belt groves of coast redwood, the world's tallest trees. Forty-five percent of the remaining old-growth redwood forest is protected… read more
Redwoods National Park offers some of the most awe-inspiring camping in the entire country. Surrounded by these dazzling and majestic trees that seem to reach into the outer space above you, is like being lost on a planet of giants. Reservations for the campgrounds here are required from the middle of May through August and are available on a first-come/firs… read more
Outdoor-oriented couples have a wealth of activities to choose from when visiting Northern California. You can hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, climb Mount Shasta, a volcano in the Cascade mountain range, or explore the ancient redwood forests in Redwood National Park. read more
Coastal redwoods grow in circular formations called stands, forming soaring cathedrals in the forest. Redwoods grow along the central and northern California coast, extending into southern Oregon. Here's information about traveling to see the majestic giants. read more
To spend time looking up at old-growth redwood giants--Sequoia sempervirens--is a privilege only Pacific coast travelers can experience. The Redwood Park area is an amalgam of national and state parks established to conserve the tallest living trees on the planet. Many roads through the redwood groves are fine for RVs. Camping is plentiful. As if the forests… read more
Even better than craning your neck to glimpse the top of Sequoia sempervirens--Coast Redwood--is hiking, eating and sleeping in a grove of the giant trees. The redwood parks area in northern California consists of the national park and… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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