California State Parks Camping

The state of California maintains over 480 campgrounds most of which are open year round. Campsite locations range from beach front to mountain high. You can stay close to civilization of enjoy a total escape out in the middle of nowhere. Reservations for camping at California state parks can be made up to seven months in advance. For some of the most popular places, reserving a spot is an

Frog Meadow Guard Station

If your looking for an off the beaten path camping experience Frog Meadow Guard Station is the place for you. The station is located near Tobias Peak and is available for overnight rental from June 1 to November 15.Cabin History: Frog Meadow Guard Station was constructed between 1933 and 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, (CCC) to provide a residence for Forest Service fire patrolmen

Calico Ghost Town Camping

Calico Ghost Town is in the mountains near the Barstow California. Once a thriving silver mining center, Calico is now a tourist stop on the way to Las Vegas just off Interstate 15. The town has quite a few of the original buildings plus it's own little railroad. If your traveling in an RV the Barstow/ Calico KOA Campground is just three miles away and offers a free shuttle up to the ghost town.

California Deserts Bloom Wildflower Season

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is starting to bloom with a colorful carpet of wildflowers. Brittlebush, chuparosa, popcorn flower, sand verbena, spectacle pod, and desert lily have popped up in recent days, according to the Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute. Peak blooming season should be the first two weeks in March depending on weather. Early blooms are mostly found in scattered washes

Fairytale Town Family Park Sacramento

Fairytale Town in Sacramento is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m starting in March. This fun play park is for smaller children and has over 25 different play sets designed around fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Located in William Land Park in Sacramento, Fairytale Town has delighted millions of guests, inspiring imagination, creativity and literacy since it opened in 1959. Admission is

Newport Beach Whale Watching

Newport Landing offers year round whale watching trips aboard the Ocean Explorer whale watching ship. Their ship is not just the day trip fishing boat pushed into whale duty, but a ship built just for whale watching. Ocean Explorer has an upstairs sundeck, outdoor and indoor seating and a full beverage center. Newport Landing whale watching trips have a 96% chance of spotting whales and are the

Flower Fields Carlsbad California

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad will be open on March 1st just in time fo the first day of spring. Every year thousands of visitors view this amazing site. Its possible to see the flowers from the San Diego freeway, but to really appreciate the full beauty of the event, park and walk the fields. Over 50 acres of hillside are planted with a field of color. Some of this years activities are:Carlsbad