California

California, United States

California is home to nine incredible national parks to explore—more than any other state! Enjoy tall trees, vast badlands, and grand waterfalls.

Yosemite National Park is one of most well-known national parks in America, welcoming more than 4 million visitors each year. You'll be awed by the natural beauty of its massive granite formations and towering waterfalls. Please note that you may need a reservation to enter the park. For more information about admission and park closures, please click "Visit Website."

Death Valley, CA

Death Valley National Park is the land of extremes. The park's 3.3 million acres boast massive sand dunes, below-sea-level salt flats, and colorful sandstone canyons. To learn more about Death Valley National Park, click "Visit Website."

Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to numerous volcanoes and clear mountain lakes. Explore the park's hydrothermal features and jagged peaks. For more information and to plan your visit, click "Visit Website."

Joshua Tree National Park is a unique destination with wonderful desert flora, Joshua trees, and surreal geologic features. The park's dark night skies make it a perfect place for stargazing. Learn more and plan your visit by clicking "Visit Website."

Ventura, CA

Channel Islands National Park is one of America's most undeveloped national parks with no lodgings, stores, or restaurants. You can unplug on these islands by hiking, camping, wildlife watching, and taking in the coastal landscape. For more information and to plan your trip, clicking "Visit Website."

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Three Rivers, CA

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks are truly the land of giants. These adjoining parks boast some of the biggest trees in the world and 14,494-foot Mount Whitney, as well as Kings River Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in North America. For admission, park closures and other information, click "Visit Website."

Pinnacles National Park was born of fire 23 million years ago and only became a national park in 2013. Nature lovers will find plenty to do here, including exploring caves, climbing rocky pinnacles, and maybe even spotting an extremely endangered California condor—the park's signature bird. Click "Visit Website" to learn more and plan your trip.

The Redwood National and State Parks are a network of parks home to the tallest trees on earth, some soaring more than 370 feet into the sky—five stories taller than the Statue of Liberty. Hike one of the park's many trailheads and enjoy its vast biodiversity. Click "Visit Website" to learn more and plan your trip.