Volta Wildlife Area is roughly 3,800 acres and is managed to include both marsh and valley alkali shrubs. Beavers, coyotes, cottontails, and more than 150 species of birds, including many waterfowl and shorebirds, are among the animals that live in this area. The San Joaquin …

Torrey Pines State Reserve is one of the last truly natural areas along the Southern California coast. The chaparral plant community, rare and magnificent Torrey pine trees, miles of unspoilt beaches, and a lagoon crucial to migrating seabirds has all been preserved because of the …

Ash Creek Wildlife Area is About 14,000 acres and may be found in the middle of Big Valley. It provides natural and managed habitats for a variety of animal species. During the fall and winter months, waterfowl hunting attracts people from all around California and …

Tule Elk Reserve State Park is a haven for tule elk, a species previously on the verge of extinction. A dwindling population once threatened these magnificent animals due to hunting and destroying their natural habitat in the late 1800s. Henry Miller, a rancher, realized in …

Turlock Lake State Park is a recreational area in California that offers camping, boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities for visitors to enjoy. The recreation area is ideally suited for water-based outdoor activities, as it is bordered on the south by Turlock Lake and the Tuolumne …

Van Damme State Park, situated on Mendocino Coast, showcases diverse coastal and inland landscapes. Regarding the redwood lumber industry history, Van Damme is one of the most significant park units along the Mendocino coast. Its history exemplifies the challenges faced by the eventual demise of …

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is a scenic outdoor destination in California.  Whiskeytown residents spend the hottest, driest part of the year enjoying the lake’s recreational options. Swimming, boating, waterskiing, fishing, and scuba diving are some water sports that may be enjoyed. 36 miles of coastline …

Total in and out hiking length = 33.2 miles Total climbing distance = 15.5 miles Difficulty: Difficult Casual Hiking Pace: 5 days Fast Hiking Pace: 3.5 days Total elevation difference: 4828 feet This trail is the longest in the Ouachita National Forest, stretching across the …

Total in and out hiking length 34.8 miles Total climbing distance=       3,925 feet Difficulty:       High Casual Hiking Pace:  5.5 days Clear Creek National Recreation Trail in Siskiyou County is one of California’s many pleasant and abundant backpacking paths. Siskiyou County, California’s Clear Creek National Recreation …

Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 and protected a breathtaking section of mountainous and valleys terrain in the Sierra Nevada. The Park was named after the nearby Yosemite Valley. The Park is home to an impressive array of waterfalls, meadows, and forests, some of …