Before I hiked the mist trail a few years ago, I was curious about how many steps would be involved in the hike. After all – the mist trail is well-known for its unforgiving granite staircase that seemingly lasts a lifetime. Well, according to the NPS, the infamous granite staircase has over 600 steps. But…
Sequoia National Park is a national park in the southern Sierra Nevada east of Visalia, California, in the United States. It was established on September 25, 1890, making it the second oldest national park in the system after Yellowstone. The park spans 404,064 acres and includes sequoia groves and the highest point in the contiguous…
Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the United States. It is located in California and is known for its beautiful scenery, including the famous Yosemite Valley. Every year, millions of people visit Yosemite National Park. So, is Yosemite National Park safe? The answer is yes, Yosemite National Park is…
Redwood National and State Parks are located on the north coast of California. The closest town is Crescent City, about 60 miles south of the Oregon border. The parks are famous for their giant sequoia trees, some of which are over 350 feet tall and more than 2,000 years old. The parks are also home…
Pinnacles National Park is located in Central California and is known for its unique rock formations and hiking trails. The question of whether or not Pinnacles National Park is safe is a common one. The answer is that yes, Pinnacles National Park is safe. However, there are some safety concerns that we will address in…
Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in northeastern California and is known for its active volcanoes and hydrothermal features. The park is home to Lassen Peak, the largest volcanic dome in the world, and the park’s hydrothermal features include boiling mud pots, fumaroles, and hot springs. So with all that talk of volcanoes, is Lassen…
Kings Canyon National Park is a national park in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of Fresno, California. The park is known for its deep canyons, mountains, and for its sequoia trees. Kings Canyon is also home to several rivers, which makes it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor lovers. So, is Kings Canyon National…
Joshua Tree National Park is a U.S. National Park in southeastern California, east of Los Angeles. The park is named for the Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) native to the Mojave Desert. It covers a large area of Mojave Desert wilderness in San Bernardino County. Joshua Tree National Park is one of the largest and most…
Death Valley National Park is located in the Mojave Desert in California. It is known for being the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the United States. Despite its harsh conditions, Death Valley is a popular national park with over 1 million visitors each year. So, is Death Valley National Park safe? Yes, it is safe. However,…
In the deep backwoods of Yosemite National Park exists a mountain so enormous that it takes the average hiker over 12 hours to climb. The El Capitan rock formation has lived in the ranges of Yosemite for over 100 million years. The Nose of El Capitan is a vertical monolith rock that is incredibly intimidating…
