California Outdoors Adventures
California’s extraordinary weather and incredible natural resources provide many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Have you always wanted to go whale watching? You can do it here! Does a hot air balloon ride over Wine Country’s green, rolling hills sound like fun? Go for it! The Golden State is literally chock-full of breathtaking mountains, wild coastlines, meandering meadows, grand lakes and unique deserts just waiting for your explorations. There are 9 National Parks, 19 National Forests, 14 National Monuments and 280 State Parks in which to enjoy the unparalleled California outdoors. Adventures available to you at this vast collection of protected natural and cultural sites include whitewater rafting, horseback riding and fly fishing, in addition to “plain old” hiking and camping.
Then, of course, there’s “luxury camping” – which may sound like an oxymoron that couldn’t possibly exist in real life. Believe it or not, it exists in California! Sequoia High Sierra Camp, nestled on a wooded hillside overlooking Kings Canyon in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, offers 36 deluxe, Tuscan-inspired canvas bungalows with beds that feature plush-top mattresses, down pillows and triple-sheeted linens. Maid service and three bountiful meals are included in the $250 per person, per day (based on double occupancy) daily rate, and there’s no extra charge for no televisions/telephones.
There are two main places in the Guide where you can learn about some options and resources for California outdoors adventures: “Tours and Side Trips” and “Outdoors Activities,” both of which are located in the Guide’s “Things To Do” section. Based upon the Area of the state you plan to visit, you’ll find listings for everything from scuba diving to hang gliding, with some ski resorts and surf schools thrown in for good measure. Additionally, under each Area’s “General Information” tab, you’ll find information about the national and state parks located there or you can review all of them on the Guide’s National and State Parks Directory.
To see the options and resources in a particular area, please go to California Outdoors Adventures details page.
Oh, and don’t forget the sunscreen!
Then, of course, there’s “luxury camping” – which may sound like an oxymoron that couldn’t possibly exist in real life. Believe it or not, it exists in California! Sequoia High Sierra Camp, nestled on a wooded hillside overlooking Kings Canyon in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, offers 36 deluxe, Tuscan-inspired canvas bungalows with beds that feature plush-top mattresses, down pillows and triple-sheeted linens. Maid service and three bountiful meals are included in the $250 per person, per day (based on double occupancy) daily rate, and there’s no extra charge for no televisions/telephones.
There are two main places in the Guide where you can learn about some options and resources for California outdoors adventures: “Tours and Side Trips” and “Outdoors Activities,” both of which are located in the Guide’s “Things To Do” section. Based upon the Area of the state you plan to visit, you’ll find listings for everything from scuba diving to hang gliding, with some ski resorts and surf schools thrown in for good measure. Additionally, under each Area’s “General Information” tab, you’ll find information about the national and state parks located there or you can review all of them on the Guide’s National and State Parks Directory.
To see the options and resources in a particular area, please go to California Outdoors Adventures details page.
Oh, and don’t forget the sunscreen!
