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Category: State & National Parks

From beaches and mountains to the deserts, California has them all.

Free Hikes State & National Parks

Arch Rock In Joshua Tree National Park

Posted on September 7, 2013September 6, 2013 by Snook1

Backpacking Northern California State & National Parks

Lyell Canyon, Donahue Pass, and Island Pass in Tuolumne Meadows

Posted on September 1, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook21

Activities Los Angeles Southern California State & National Parks

LA’s best scenic route, Angeles Crest Highway

Posted on August 30, 2013August 30, 2013 by Snook7

Backpacking Fall Free Northern California Spring State & National Parks Summer Weekend

Kearsarge Pass and Fishing in Onion Valley

Posted on August 25, 2013January 22, 2014 by Snook12

Hikes State & National Parks Utah

First Time Visit To Bryce Canyon National Park

Posted on August 16, 2013January 21, 2014 by Snook6

Any Season Hikes Southern California State & National Parks

Hike Joshua Tree’s Tallest Trail, Ryan Mountain

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Snook6

Backpacking Free Northern California State & National Parks Weekend

Emigrant Wilderness: Gem Lake Loop

Posted on August 4, 2013September 4, 2013 by Snook9

Any Season Historic State & National Parks Utah

Classic Southwest Desert Drive: 17 Miles Route in Monument Valley

Posted on July 13, 2013July 12, 2013 by Snook2

Backpacking Central California Fall Free State & National Parks Summer Weekend

Backpacking Horseshoe Meadow and Mt. Langley

Posted on June 23, 2013January 22, 2014 by Snook16

Activities Free Hikes Outside of California State & National Parks Unusual Weekend

Sand Dune Boarding at the Great Sand Dune National Park

Posted on June 14, 2013June 14, 2013 by Snook5