California's geographical diversity is by far its greatest asset. It's rare that in one state you can hit up the beach, hike mountains, explore dense forests and wander through the desert.

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There’s so much to love about our national parks! That’s why we’ve put together a national parks checklist and map you can use to keep track of the ones you’ve visited and make plans to ...

Whether you're hiking the trails in one of the state's scenic national parks ... places to visit in California. Have a favorite? Vote below to help influence next year's list.

With 11 of the nation's greatest parks and monuments located in California ... A full list of caves ranging from least to most challenging can be found here. Muir Woods National Monument North ...