Monterey is a small city nestled into the rocks at the edge of central California. Made famous through the writings of John Steinbeck, a state-of-the-art aquarium, and as a backdrop for a wave of movies and television shows, Monterey is well worth the hype. Although this list contains only a fraction of the city’s highlights, you really can’t go wrong with any of them.
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The ocean moves me back and forth as I sit on the open water. The salty scent of brine fills my lungs, and mist falls over my cheeks. I had forgotten how much I miss this.
I spent two days in La Jolla in late December, touring old San Diego, kayaking the open water, and eating everything the beachside town had to offer. California is incredibly diverse; I live near the center of the state, and within an hour or so of driving I can make my way to deserts, forests, caves, mountains, lakes, the ocean, or most any other scenery I could want to visit.
There are so many more parks I would like to include that didn't make the cut--either because I haven't visited them yet, or simply because I felt they wouldn't have fit as well on this list as some of the others. That being said, these are a few of my favorite parks in California, places which take my breath away whenever I see them. I love this state, and I hope that by experiencing even one of these parks, you will understand my love, and start falling for this incredible place, too.
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There are so many incredible hikes to take in Rocky Mountain National Park that it’s hard to know where to begin. I tried each of these hikes on my trip to the Rockies this past June, and found each one of them stunning in their own unique way. If you have a limited amount of time here, or are just looking for somewhere to start, then I highly recommend walking one (or all) of the following:
I love the Southwest. It feels like a home away from home. Because I love it so much, I want to share with you some of the best parts of this desert, places which I feel make up the heart and soul of this land.
Fourteen days in the Southwestern United States is barely enough time to see all the incredible sights, but will give you a chance to experience some of the best that this country has to offer. You’ll travel to canyons and rushing rivers, to ancient dwellings and lands that seem to have been transported from another world.
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The size of Delaware, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is one of the largest parks in Utah. With so much to see and do, it can be easy to get overwhelmed, particularly if you’re not spending very much time here. However, there are still ways to make the most of your trip, even if you’re only in this wonderful park for a day.
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Bryce Canyon is an incredible park, filled with towering red-gold hoodoos -- weathered pinnacles of stone, which look sort of like if the earth grew fingers and decided to wave them at the sky. They’re positively stunning, unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, and this canyon is heralded “the largest collection of hoodoos in the world!”
I’ve often felt that stepping into Bryce Canyon is like stepping into another world, and although you’re bound to see incredible things wherever you go in this park, here are my three favorite hikes that always show me the very best this park has to offer:
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: with massive sandstone cliffs, rivers you’re encouraged to hike through, and waterfalls that could take your breath away, Utah’s first national park is not one to miss.
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I love Utah. The red desert reminds me of the Australian Outback, another place that feels a little bit like home, and the rock formations that dot the desert never fail to take my breath away. I visit here--and the other “four corner” states--every couple of years, and found Utah is at its best in the spring. I could talk about Utah’s beauty for several posts, but today, I’m happy to share with you the Utah parks that make up my personal top five.
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Fern Canyon is one of my favorite places in the world. Located in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, a mere thirty minutes north of Redwood National Park, this small, fern-covered canyon is an essential stop for anyone looking to tour the beautiful scenery in Northern California.
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