The Best California Road Trip Itineraries: 13 Grand Adventures
Find your California road trip itineraries with this list of classic road trip ideas. Explore CA’s mountains, deserts, beaches, wine country, gold rush history, and redwood forests.
The Best Time to Visit California: Season by Season Guide
Figure out the best time to visit California. This season-by-season guide gives you itinerary ideas for where to go…and when, with a FAQ on weather, crowds and other travel tips.
12 National Parks Near San Francisco (Under 3 Hours of Drive-time)
Get inspired to visit cool national parks near San Francisco. This guide lists ALL of the national parks within a 3 hour drive, with suggested things to do and a map.
Where to Go Hiking in the Presidio: 5 Top Trails
Figure out where to go hiking in the Presidio of San Francisco. Get a curated list of trails with epic views, informative history and quirky stops.
Why Rhyolite Ghost Town Near Death Valley Is Worth Visiting
Rhyolite ghost town (near Death Valley) is a well-preserved example of California late gold mining boom. This guide has Rhyolite’s history and practical tips on how to visit.
15 Fun Facts About Yosemite National Park That Will Surprise You
Learn some fun facts about Yosemite National Park before you visit. Get the scoop on Yosemite’s history, natural resources, big gigantic rocks, and offbeat factoids.
How To Rock Your Joshua Tree Visit: Everything You Need to Know
This is the only guide you’ll need to plan your Joshua Tree visit. This insanely thorough travel guide has planning tips, top things to do, lodging and packing ideas.
5 Reasons to Do the Palms to Pines Scenic Byway
Take the Pines to Palms scenic byway. Explore epic views and diverse ecosystems with this guide including, key stops, driving directions, and where to hike and eat.
Complete Guide to 18 Joshua Tree Campgrounds (In & Out of the Park)
This guide covers all of the best Joshua Tree National Park campgrounds. Get planning tips, costs, amenities, how to snag a reservation and things to do nearby.
25 Frosty Fun Things to Do In Yosemite in Winter
Make the most of your Yosemite winter trip. Get planning tips and a list of 25 fun things to do in Yosemite in the winter, including hikes, winter sports, tours and epic views.
The 13 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
The best hikes in Joshua Tree run the gamut from easy nature trails to longer hikes with epic landscapes. Get the guide with 10 hikes + practical planning tips.
San Francisco to Yosemite Road Trip Itinerary: Explore the Scenic Backroads
Your full guide for a San Francisco to Yosemite road trip, featuring the National Park plus Native American culture, gold rush history, cool hikes and culinary tourism.