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8 Epic National Parks near San Francisco

California

Muir Woods National Monument

Situated just off California’s coastline & named for the conservationist, Muir Woods National Monument is home to some of the most beautiful stands of old-growth redwoods on the planet.

Pinnacles National Park

The most recent addition of the California National Parks is a beauty featuring dry mountain scenery, caves, condors, & great rock climbing.

Channel Islands National Park

Deemed “the American Galapagos”, Channel Islands feature an unbelievable amount of biodiversity.

Joshua Tree National Park

Alas, Joshua Tree has not lost any of its beauty, & despite its crowds still provides plenty of space to explore it’s magical desert landscapes.

Death Valley National Park

The largest park in the contiguous United States at over 1.6 million acres, Death Valley embodies every aspect of epic.

Sequoia National Park

Here, amongst groves of the largest trees in the world, one can't possibly avoid being humbled and awed by the power of of nature.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is a breathtakingly beautiful place with spectacular wonders that defy belief.

Kings Canyon National Park

Located directly adjacent to Sequoia NP, featuring similar scenery (2nd largest tree on earth) & even a similar lodge, this is a park to behold.

National Parks nEAR San Francisco

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