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The ultimate adventure guide
Corey Moffat
Photo Date:
01/02/2016
View of Half Dome and Tenaya Canyon from Glacier Point.
Corey Moffat
Photo Date:
01/02/2016
Winter view of Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View Scenic Overlook.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
04/09/2014
Peter Grubb Ski Hut.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/27/2014
Views of the lake are good motivation to push through to the summit of Hidden Peak.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date:
03/27/2014
Hidden Peak.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/10/2014
The views from Jake's summit never get old.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/01/2016
The relatively level trail makes this adventure appropriate for all ability levels.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/14/2014
Sledding near the Lassen visitor center is a popular activity for families.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/14/2014
Exploring the terrain around the southwest entrance.
Brent Uhrig
Photo Date:
06/19/2016
Looking up the West Face of Shasta from camp.
Brent Uhrig
Photo Date:
06/19/2016
Climbing one of many bowls en route to Hidden Valley.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
07/06/2013
Undergrowth in the redwood forest.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date:
07/06/2013
Visitors dwarfed by the redwoods.
Patrick Mueller
Photo Date:
09/29/2016
Some portions of the grove are covered with massive ferns.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
01/06/2014
Battery Point Lighthouse is one of California's oldest lighthouses.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
01/06/2014
At higher tides Battery Point Lighthouse is inaccessible on foot.
Matt Hanson
Photo Date:
06/08/2012
The picturesque natural bridge.
Matt Hanson
Photo Date:
06/08/2012
The picturesque natural bridge from the side.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/09/2016
Cooper Canyon Falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
09/29/2014
Giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum) stand apart in Sequoia National Park's Giant Forest.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
09/29/2014
Sequoia National Park's Giant Forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/24/2016
Exploring Arch Rock by kayak.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/24/2016
Middle and West Anacapa from Inspiration Point.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
01/22/2016
Generally user-friendly waves break along a reef on the north end.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
01/22/2016
Catching a few waves in at the end of the day.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
12/01/2015
Looking south from Luscomb's Point.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
11/19/2015
Manhattan Beach.
Race Jones
Photo Date:
12/01/2014
Arches Rock Nature Trail in Joshua Tree National Park.
Race Jones
Photo Date:
12/01/2014
A clear night sky showcases a gorgeous starscape over Arches Rock Nature Trail in Joshua Tree National Park.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
03/16/2017
Sunrise over Death Valley National Park from Zabriskie Point.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
03/16/2017
First sun on the Panamint Mountains.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
11/29/2015
Cabrillo National Monument.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
11/29/2015
Not a bad place to catch a sunset.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/04/2014
Pear Lake Ski Hut is a welcome sight following the steep 6-mile ski or snowshoe approach.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/04/2014
The hut doubles as a National Park Ranger Station during the summer months.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/05/2016
The peak of Donner Ridge with panoramic views of the Sierra.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/16/2015
Donner Peak.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/04/2015
Andesite Peak.
Reed Youngbar
Photo Date:
03/16/2014
Skiing corn on Castle's south face.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/16/2014
Castle Peak's south face.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/14/2014
Sierra Hot Springs.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/14/2014
The main lodge and office building at Sierra Hot Springs.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2014
Ridge Lakes base camp.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/12/2014
Mount Diller (9,087 ft) from Ridge Lakes.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
01/06/2014
Battery Point Lighthouse is one of California's oldest lighthouses.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/19/2014
Tamarack Lodge.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
03/19/2014
Tamarack Lodge offers historic and delux cabin rentals.