California is an outdoor wanderers dream. From lofty mountain peaks, to withering deserts, ancient forests and a seemingly endless coastline, this U.S. state holds both the highest peak (Mt Whitney at 14,505 ft), to the lowest point in the country (Death Valley's Badwater Basin at -282ft) in the contiguous United States. It is famous for its coastal redwoods and giant sequoias. California is also home to nine National Parks, including: Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Redwood, Channel Islands, Lassen Volcanic, and Pinnacles. Whatever your outdoor passion, California is sure to have something special for you.
