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National Parks
February 3rd, 2008
California is well known for national parks. From the mountains to the prairies to the ocean, California is blessed with eight national parks ideal for all sorts of family activities and adventures. Although national parks open year round, the California National Parks offer a number of perks for off season visitors.
Entrance fee at California National Parks
A $10 entrance fee is required at most California National Parks. This entrance fee is required at most California National Parks including:
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Lassen National Park is home to the Lassen Volcanic, the plug dome Lassen volcano located in northeastern California where the Cascades join the Sierra Nevada range.
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Redwood National Park is located on the coast north of San Francisco, There are sandy beaches, bluffs, forests and grassy prairies.
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Joshua tree national park is full of monoliths and twisted rock which make up the unique geologic landscape of this desert, situated in Southern California’s Transverse mountain ranges.
Deals for off season visitors of national parks
Among California National Parks‘ attractions for off season national parks visitors:
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Reduced lodging rates at national parks (up to 50 percent)
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Fewer crowds in national parks and facilities at national parks in the fall and spring.
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Junior ranger programs, offered at most national parks, teach kids about nature and wildlife. For information, visit the national park visitor center.
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California National Parks
June 20th, 2007
Question: Sequoia National Park California?
My boyfriend’s family and I are going to Sequoia National Park on Monday March 31st and April 1st. We have never been there before and I wanted to know anything about it. Like what are fun thins to do? What should I pack, what kinds of clothes do I need? Things of that sort. Thanks so much!!!!
We are going now because my boyfriend’s brother just got back from Afghanistan and he is on leave from the military and we want to do something fun and he will only be here for a little while.
Answer: It’s a very beautiful place! It’s at a very high altitude, so the air is very clear And of course there are the redwoods.
It can be really chilly, especially in the mornings, and especially this early in the season. Not freezing, just cold and maybe damp. So pack layers–sweaters, hoodies, etc. Add and remove layers as necessary. It might be nice to have some thick, warm socks. Wear shoes good for walking, especially on uneven surfaces.
Be sure to bring a camera. There is a grove of trees there that are the biggest and tallest in the world.
Do you like hiking? There are some amazing hikes there. Down at the end of the road is my favorite, I forget what it’s called but it’s only about a mile or so. There’s also a wonderful limestone cave about halfway down the road.
Beyond the beautiful scenery and trees there’s not much. It’s really sort of a getaway place rather than a place with specific things to see (like Yosemite).
Hope you have a good time! It is awfully early in the season, though.