Hey everyone! It has been awhile since I have blogged and wanted to inform you all that I will be taking this blog in a slightly different direction. Instead of posting about the states I have been to already, I will be posting about states I desire to visit and all they have to offer. This will not only help my mother plan our future vacations but expand my knowledge of this amazing country.
This week I will be visiting the wonderful state of California to discuss some intriguing works of nature. Our first stop in this state will be at none other than Redwood National Park. I have dreamt of traveling to this park for a long time and cannot wait to get there some day. Redwood National Park has many vast woodlands, rivers, coastlines, and more that draw in tourist from all over. The main attraction of course is the great Redwood trees that are some of the tallest trees in the world. Many of these trees stretch up to over a staggering 300 feet in air, showing just how impressive nature can be. The park also includes the Coastal Drive which is an 8-mile stretch of road along the coastline.
Image courtesy National Park
Moving on from the mighty Redwoods, we will next wander over to Venice Beach. Popularly used in movies as the “poster child” of the California way of life, Venice Beach is a stunning beach with plenty of great spots for cycling, rollerblading, swimming, and even just relaxing beside the water. It is also known for a place called Muscle Beach, where bodybuilders flex and show off their muscles throughout the day. Personally, I love the beach and believe this is probably one of the best beaches in the world with tons to do around every corner.
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Speaking of places that are hot, California not only has great beaches but also one of the hottest and driest places in North America: Death Valley. As I am sure many of you have heard of Death Valley, it is not surprising that it reaches such high temperatures considering it is 282 feet below sea level. A place, known as Furnace Creek, has even got up to as high as 134 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the hottest air temperature ever recorded! Visitors are advised to visit early in the morning when the heat is less intense and for great views of the valley, to check out Dante’s View.
Image courtesy Visit California
All this talk about heat makes you want water, right? Well California also has a place known as Lake Tahoe where one can get their water fix for a day. Tourists are welcome to sail, kayak, or jet ski out on the lake, which also happens to be one of the largest lakes in the world. The lake itself was actually created by ice around 2 million years ago and remains a popular attraction for many visiting the state. I, for one, would absolutely love to visit Lake Tahoe since I love water sport activities and admire works of nature such as this.
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Overall, California has so much to offer that I could go on for days. However, I will stick to just these few highlights for now. I feel that after someday visiting California, it will definitely find a spot among my top ten favorite states and hope to adventure there soon!
Stick around for next week as I wander over west into the state of Hawaii!
I never thought of California as more than a beach environment, so I really like how you chose some of the more lesser-known locations to feature. Lake Tahoe seems like a great travel spot, and it looks very calming to go kayaking there. I’d love to see more posts about specific activities that you can do at these locations, and also maybe some locations that are hidden/undiscovered. Great post!
After reading this, I want to hop on a plane to California and leave snowy State College behind! I have been able to visit San Diego, Huntington Beach, and Anaheim in California, but all of these places you mentioned seem amazing. It is such a big state with so much to do and see, I want to go back!