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A Yosemite Firefall on El Capitan in Yosemite appears to be made of lava

Yosemite | California | Know Before You Go

Witness the Magical Yosemite Firefall: A Guide to When & How

ByRiley (The Parks Expert) Last UpdatedAugust 30, 2022

Watching the sunset is one of the best things to do in Kings Canyon National Park

Kings Canyon | California | Things to Do

13 Fun Things to Do in Kings Canyon National Park

ByRiley (The Parks Expert) Last UpdatedAugust 28, 2022

Hiking the High Peaks Trail is one of the best things to do in Pinnacles National Park. It provides amazing views like this one of red rock spires in the foreground with dark blue mountains in the background

Pinnacles | California | Things to Do

14 Phenomenal Things to Do in Pinnacles National Park

ByRiley (The Parks Expert) Last UpdatedSeptember 23, 2022

A long paved path leads down to the Point Reyes Lighthouse, which is one of the best things to do in Point Reyes.

Point Reyes | California | Things to Do

20 Incredible Things to Do in Point Reyes National Seashore

ByRiley (The Parks Expert) Last UpdatedSeptember 8, 2022

Snow covered pine trees under a bright blue sky in one of the best national parks to visit in winter

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20 Best National Parks to Visit in Winter

ByRiley (The Parks Expert) Last UpdatedSeptember 6, 2022

A dusting of snow covers the leaves of a Sequoia in winter

Sequoia | California | Know Before You Go

Visiting Sequoia National Park in Winter: The Ultimate Guide

ByRiley (The Parks Expert) Last UpdatedMay 26, 2024

Bright yellow rock formations in a narrow canyon seen on a Death Valley itinerary

Death Valley | California | Itineraries | Nevada

2 Day Death Valley Itinerary: How to See the Best of the West in 2 Days

ByRiley (The Parks Expert) Last UpdatedAugust 28, 2022

Stairs on the Moro Rock Trail lead to the summit of Moro Rock in Sequoia National Park

Sequoia | California | Hiking

Hiking Moro Rock Trail: A View Worth the Grueling Climb

ByRiley (The Parks Expert) Last UpdatedMay 26, 2024

A rock shaped like a human skull, a popular sight to see on a one day trip to Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree | California | Itineraries | One Day Adventures

One Day in Joshua Tree National Park: The Top Things to See and Places to Go

ByRiley (The Parks Expert) Last UpdatedAugust 28, 2022

A hiker walks on a boardwalk across green grass toward one of the many beautiful national park waterfalls

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23 National Parks with Breathtaking Waterfalls

ByRiley (The Parks Expert) Last UpdatedSeptember 8, 2022