Malibu Creek State Park is a hidden gem in the Santa Monica Mountains. There are seven thousand acres of beautiful running streams, old oak and sycamore groves, and arid chaparral-covered hillsides, perfect for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain bike riding, and camping.With a diverse … [Read more...]
Best Places to Camp In and Around Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a beautiful spot to visit year-round. From the bustling summer to the quiet, snow-covered winter months, the beauty of Yosemite changes with each season. Camping reservations in the valley are hard to come to, but there are plenty of nearby options for a camping … [Read more...]
O’Neill Regional Park Day Trip
Tucked away neatly under coast live oak and sycamore trees in Trabuco and Live Oak Canyons, O'Neill Regional Park serves as a day-use picnic area and an overnight camping facility.Close to the inner-city sprawl of Southern California, the hillsides surrounding the park are filled with cactus, … [Read more...]
Refugio State Beach Camping Santa Barbara
Refugio State Beach is one of the beautiful beaches located north of Santa Barbara along the Gaviota Coast. This palm-tree-lined beach is popular with day users, beach loungers, coastal anglers, surfers, bird watchers, picnickers, and overnight campers.Gaviota Coast is a special place because it … [Read more...]
San Elijo State Beach Camping & Day Use
San Elijo State Beach is one of the most popular places to camp along the beach in Southern California. The campground is located in Northern San Diego County and is divided into two sections, North and South.San Elijo State Beach can be best described as bluff-top camping. About half of the 170 … [Read more...]
McGrath State Beach Camping Oxnard California
Due to flooding, as of 7/10/2019, McGrath State Beach is closed until further notice. McGrath State Beach has 172 campsites by the beach and is next to the Santa Clara River and dunes.At McGrath's northern end is the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve, which includes eight ecosystems and a … [Read more...]
Emma Wood State Beach Camping Reservations
With excellent beachfront camping and beautiful panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Emma Wood State Beach offers campers and day users an incredible place to unwind and soak up the golden rays of Southern California’s summer sunshine.Positioned along the southern California coast and … [Read more...]
Clear Lake State Park Day Trip Kelseyville, CA
Tucked between the mountains of Northern California, you will find the watery oasis of Clear Lake, the largest freshwater lake wholly contained in California.Clear Lake is believed to be one of the oldest freshwater lakes in North America, dating back at least 480,000 years. A unique geological … [Read more...]
Castaic Lake Day Trip Fishing Hiking and Camping
If you are thinking about getting away for the weekend but do not have much time to drive to the "boondocks," Castaic Lake Recreation Area is the perfect destination.Nestled among the oaks and chaparral of the Angeles National Forest, Castaic is a quick fix if you want to spend the day in the … [Read more...]
Butte Lake Camping Reservations Points of Interest
Butte Lake Campground is within walking distance of majestic Butte Lake, perched at an elevation of nearly 6,100 feet in the northeastern section of Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California.The campground provides visitors with the perfect blend of seclusion and civilization amidst … [Read more...]
Arroyo Seco Campground Day Use Hiking Camping
More than just a beautiful gorge with a river running through it, Arroyo Seco campground, located just west of Soledad, California, is a rural but urbanized facility in California’s westernmost national forest.Situated at an elevation of nearly 1,200 feet and surrounded by chaparral shrubs and … [Read more...]
McArthur-Burney Falls Park Camping Day Use
One of the most beautiful parks in California, McArthur-Burney Falls, is located at the foot of the Cascade Mountains, just east of the Shasta National Forest. It is the second oldest park in the California state park system and contains one of the area's most spectacular natural wonders: Burney … [Read more...]
San Onofre State Beach Camping – Day Use
San Onofre State Beach consists of 3,000 acres of the Southern California coastline between San Clemente and Camp Pendleton. San Onofre offers beachgoers a chance to experience what Southern California's coast may have looked like a hundred years ago.With its natural beauty and pristine waters, … [Read more...]
Bug Out Bag Survival Kit How To Make One
A Bug Out Bag is a backpack or duffle bag with enough supplies to last for seventy-two hours after an emergency or disaster. Most homes have some emergency supplies, but what if you get stuck in a traffic jam or disaster strikes while you're out on the road? Bridges will be closed, traffic will come … [Read more...]