The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. Golden Gate National Recreation Area Recommended Number of Days: 1 These lava tube caves, of which there are more than 500 in the Monument, are a favorite underground destination for visitors to explore. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano created an incredibly rugged landscape punctuated by cinder cones, lava flows, spatter cones, lava tube caves and pit craters.
Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Lava Beds National Monument Recommended Number of Days: 1 The Point Reyes National Seashore was established by President John F. Nearly 20% of the State's flowering plant species are represented on the peninsula and over 45% of the bird species in North America have been sighted. The biological diversity stems from a favorable location in the middle of California and the natural occurrence of many distinct habitats. Native land mammals number about 37 species and marine mammals augment this total by another dozen species. Point Reyes National Seashore contains unique elements of biological and historical interest in a spectacularly scenic panorama of thunderous ocean breakers, open grasslands, bushy hillsides and forested ridges. Point Reyes National Seashore Recommended Number of Days: 1 Beneath Lassen Volcanic's peaceful forests and gem-like lakes lies evidence of a turbulent and fiery past. Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in Northeastern California at the southern terminus of the Cascade Mountains, approximately 50 miles east of Redding, California. Lassen Volcanic National Park Recommended Number of Days: 2
Other opportunities for visitors include activities such as boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge, camp at Mazama Village, or taking a hike on some of the park's various trails including Mt. A summer visit, allows visitors to navigate the Rim Drive around the lake. Once you have taken some time to visit San Francisco, it is time to start your road trip by heading to Muir Woods National Monument.Īs John Muir eloquently stated about Muir Woods, "This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world." In the early 1900's Muir Woods was declared a National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt.Ĭrater Lake National Park Recommended Number of Days: 1Ĭrater Lake National Park is most famously known for its spectacular blue color and gorgeous views. Some of the many famous points to visit in San Francisco would be the Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, Chinatown and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
If you have never visited this city, we recommend taking some time to explore before you head off on your journey. We start our road trip in the beautiful city of San Francisco, California.
Northern California Road Trip starts in San Francisco, California. This road trip includes parks: Point Reyes National Seashore, Redwood National and State Parks, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument and more!
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