Outdoor Magazine released its roundup of the "9 Best Swimming Holes in Our National Parks" last week, placing California destinations in both the first- and second-place positions.

Lassen Volcanic National Park in Mineral was No. 9 on the list while Sequoia National Park in Central California was No. 13. Here are some tips if you want to visit the two California parks.

A person climbs a stairway leading to the top of Vernal Fall, with a rainbow visible, on April 28, 2023 in Yosemite National Park, California.

Lassen Volcanic National Park, about three hours from Reno in Northern California, was named a hidden gem among U.S. national parks, according to a recent report by HomeToGo.

Which California swimming holes were ranked the best in U.S. National Parks? 1. Muir Rock, Kings Canyon National Park, California: Named for a massive granite boulder that often serves as an ...

Two spots in California made a recent ranking of the top swimming holes within U.S. National Parks, and one is in Visalia's own backyard. Outdoor Magazine released its roundup of the "9 Best ...