Novato, California is a bedroom community of the San Francisco Bay Area. Novato offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Novato is near the Golden Gate Bridge, various wineries and many state parks. At nearby Point Reyes, visitors can hike the Earthquake Trail, which follows part of the San Andreas Fault Line. The Muir Woods offers hiking and mount… read more
Standing under the canopy of a giant redwood forest in California gives you a sense of timelessness because the trees are so old. The two types of redwoods are the California coastal and the giant sequoia. The oldest coastal redwood is… 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… 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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