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Man looking up at giant redwood trees at Redwood National and State Parks, California

Sep 20, 20268 min read

A Guide to the Redwoods, California

A car driving down a road through the desert landscape of Death Valley.

Mar 19, 20269 min read

Why You Should Drive California's Scenic Highway 395

Yosemite National Park in California in the summer. Konoplytska/Shutterstock

Nov 26, 202512 min read

Plan the Ultimate Road Trip Between Three Iconic California National Parks

Bixby Bridge on the Pacific Coast Highway, California. Nuria Kreuser/Shutterstock

Nov 26, 20255 min read

5 Memorable California Road Trips

Nov 6, 20255 min read

6 of the Best Ski Resorts in California to Visit This Winter

The author, Jack, and his friends approaching Mt Whitney's summit. Nicolas Galvis

Oct 28, 20259 min read

How to Hike Mt Whitney, California's Highest Peak

California is perfect ground for hikers – with dazzling trails in cities and wilderness alike © Jordan Siemens / Getty Images

Sep 8, 20239 min read

The 12 Best Hikes in California: Get Outside in the Golden State

Both the young and the young-at-heart have plenty of ways to explore the Golden State © Photo by The Ingalls Family / Lonely Planet; Graphics by Jacob Rhoades / Lonely Planet

Apr 11, 20239 min read

Kid-Friendly Destinations Are a California Specialty

Hit the road to explore some of the best camping spots and hike the trails in California © Photo by Maridav / Shutterstock; Graphics by Jacob Rhoades / Lonely Planet

Apr 11, 20237 min read

California Has Every Outdoor Experience You Can Imagine

Let’s hit the road for an exploration of some of California’s coolest cities © Photo by Christopher Chan / Getty Images; Graphics by Jacob Rhoades / Lonely Planet

Apr 11, 20239 min read

A road trip to the best urban experiences in California

The Golden State can serve as the background for your masterpiece in whatever medium it might be © Photo by cody traxler / Shutterstock; Graphics by Jacob Rhoades / Lonely Planet

Apr 11, 20238 min read

Seeking Inspiration in California’s Mountains and Deserts

California is the perfect place to sample the bounties of the land and sea on a food-inspired road trip © Photo by Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock; Graphics by Jacob Rhoades / Lonely Planet

Apr 11, 202310 min read

California Brings Diversity to the Table

Ropersmith Trail built by Sage Trail Alliance & Ventura Land Trust

Jun 8, 20223 min read

A New Hiking Trail near Santa Barbara Opens Just in Time for Summer

Sierra Buttes Stewardship Volunteers.jpg

Jan 13, 20223 min read

Explore the Sierra Nevada on This 600-Mile Trail Network Launching in California

Lake Tahoe is just as fun during the winter months as it is during the summer © Succes'S IBC/Getty Images

Oct 9, 20206 min read

California’s Top Winter Sports

Vineyard in Napa Valley, California

Oct 2, 20205 min read

“Wiking”: Combine Wine and Hiking at These Top 7 US Wineries

California's scenic Pacific Coast Highway

Sep 30, 20205 min read

America's 9 Most Majestic Vistas

Kitchen interior of a tiny wooden home in Twentynine Palms, California

Sep 8, 20202 min read

Rent a Tiny Home and a Mini Car from $1 per Night on This Open-Road Fall Getaway

Road along the coastline in Marin Headlands

Sep 3, 20203 min read

Over 500 Miles of New Bike Trails Are Now Open to Cyclists in the US

The rocky coastline and Bixby Bridge on Highway 1 in Big Sur, California

May 22, 202010 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Road Tripping California's Pacific Coast Highways

View of the Pacific Ocean from the hills of Pismo Preserve

Jan 30, 20201 min read

California Opens Miles of Coastal Hiking and Biking Trails to the Public

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