Mt Diablo State Park

Mt Diablo State Park is a popular summer day trip from San Francisco. Most visitors attempt to climb 3,864 feet to the summit of Mt Diablo. Those that make it are rewarded by one of the most spectacular views in the golden state. The vista from the top includes the Golden Gate Bridge and with binoculars, even Yosemite's Half Dome can be spotted. Activities at the park include hiking, camping and

California State Historic Parks

California State Historic Parks help to preserve the rich history of the Golden State. There are a total of 35 of these historic parks scattered across California. Unfortunately several of these parks are under the threat of closure due to a lack of funding. Each of these parks are a treasure with thousands of visitors each year including tourist and school children. Let us hope that none of

Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park

If your looking for a total escape Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park is the place for you. This unique California State Park has no roads and is only accessible by boat. "Where the waters come together" is a translation of the native American word Ahjumawi. The waters which come together are Big Lake, Tule River, Ja-She Creek, Lava Creek, and Fall River. Together they form one of the largest

Point Mugu State Park

Point Mugu State Park is north of Malibu and is the largest preserved area in the Santa Monica Mountains. Along the beach are rocky outcrops and tide pools inland there are miles of trails to explore. The Mugu Rock (picture above) is not a natural feature but was formed when Pacific Coast Highway was cut through the mountain. The park is a popular place for viewing birds, marine mammals, and

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a favorite camping destination in California's Gold Country. There are two groves of giant sequoias to hike through, North and South. The North grove is where most people end up and this is also the location of the old drive through tree. Cars are not allowed to drive through the tree these days but you can still hike through the tree. South grove is quieter and